Update
Police have identified the two teenagers who died in Sunday’s fatal road traffic collision along Carrington Road, St Philip.
The victims were named by relatives as 19-year-old Julisha Blades of Pounders Road, Crane, St Philip, and 19-year-old Raquan Darlington of 6th Avenue, Garrett Road, St Philip.
Police at the District ‘C’ Station said the collision occurred around 2:45 p.m. and involved two motor cars travelling in opposite directions.
Two occupants of one of the vehicles succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while two other occupants of that same vehicle were transported by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for medical attention.
The driver of the second vehicle sought private medical treatment.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision are continuing.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the District ‘C’ Police Station at 416-8200 or 416-8204.
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Update
Two people were killed and three others injured in a fatal collision along Carrington Road, St Philip, around 2:45 p.m. today.
Preliminary investigations have shown that these two vehicles were travelling in opposite directions when they were involved in a collision.
The driver of one vehicle is said to have received minor injuries, while the other vehicle carrying four passengers had four casualties.
Two of them died and the other two are receiving medical attention at the QEH.
Police said investigations into the collision are continuing and the road remains cordoned off. Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area at this time.
Motorists travelling to St Philip through Brereton are advised to divert along Edgecumbe Hill. Those travelling from St Philip are asked to make the diversion at Six Roads.
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Earlier story
There is a serious accident along Carrington Road, St Philip, near the old sugar factory.
More details as they come.
