A tragic vehicular accident in Manchester, Jamaica, has resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, casting a somber shadow over the parish this Sunday morning. The incident occurred approximately at 8:00 a.m. along New Green Road in the vicinity of Martin’s Hill dump.
Preliminary investigative reports indicate that the driver of a Nissan AD Wagon experienced a catastrophic loss of control over the vehicle. This mechanical or driver error led the car to veer off the roadway and plummet an estimated 100 feet into a deep precipice, causing severe damage to the automobile and critical injuries to its occupants.
The victims have been identified as a 57-year-old woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, and three other family members—her daughter and two grandchildren—who sustained serious injuries. All survivors were rushed to a medical facility for emergency treatment and remain hospitalized.
In the immediate aftermath of the crash, the driver, amidst the chaos, encountered difficulties reaching emergency services via the Mandeville Fire Station’s telephone lines. Demonstrating remarkable presence of mind, she instead contacted a local towing service, Big Rat Wrecking, to alert them of the dire situation and request urgent assistance from authorities.
The rescue operation was a coordinated effort involving Manchester firefighters, local law enforcement officers, and several courageous passersby. Together, they worked to extract the trapped individuals from the mangled wreckage at the bottom of the ravine, a complex and dangerous task given the terrain and the vehicle’s condition.
The community of Manchester is reeling from the shock of the incident, which highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety in certain perilous areas of the parish. An official investigation into the precise cause of the accident is currently underway by the Jamaican police.