A devastating accident on the PJ Patterson Highway in Jamaica has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, with 15 others requiring medical attention. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon around 3:00 pm, involving a Toyota Hiace bus that was operating as a public passenger vehicle. The bus, traveling eastbound, reportedly suffered a tyre blowout, causing it to collide with a guard rail and overturn into a ditch just before the Vineyard Toll Booth. Dr. Lucien Jones, Vice Chair of the National Road Safety Council, provided preliminary details, emphasizing the severity of the crash and the ongoing investigation into whether excessive speed contributed to the tragedy. This incident has brought the total number of road fatalities in Jamaica this year to 342, marking a significant setback in the nation’s road safety efforts. Dr. Jones has called for heightened caution among motorists, urging adherence to speed limits and the enforcement of the Road Traffic Act, including the merit point system, to deter reckless driving. The police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash, as the nation mourns the loss of lives and reflects on the critical importance of road safety.