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Body of Teen Recovered After Vehicle Plunges into Rio Cobre

The body of 17-year-old Oniesh Derby was recovered after a vehicle he was driving plunged into the Rio Cobre in St Catherine on Monday night. Key Points: The incident occurred near Flat Bridge. Derby reportedly lost control of a Toyota Hiace motor truck. The vehicle veered off the road and entered the river. Jamaica Defence Force divers recovered the body on Tuesday. Authorities confirmed that the teenage driver lost control of the vehicle while traveling along the roadway, resulting in the vehicle leaving the road and plunging into the Rio Cobre. Emergency teams later initiated recovery efforts. Divers from the Jamaica Defence Force successfully retrieved the body approximately one day after the incident. No additional casualties have been reported. The Flat Bridge area has long been regarded as a challenging route for motorists due to its narrow structure and proximity to the river. Incidents in this location have prompted ongoing discussions about road safety and infras...

Two Students Injured in School Gate Taxi Incident

Two schoolgirls were struck by a taxi near their school gate on Thursday but are thankfully reported to be doing okay after receiving medical checks.

The incident involved a Nissan wagon travelling at moderate speed as the students rushed across the roadway without first checking for traffic. Adults nearby quickly assisted the children and escorted them into the school for medical attention.

No further updates on their condition have been released, but early information suggests there were no serious injuries.

The situation has prompted renewed calls for drivers to slow down in school zones and for parents to reinforce basic road safety with their children. Community members also highlighted the need for greater caution during peak school hours, when student movement is highest.


While this ended without major harm, residents hope the incident encourages safer driving and stronger road safety awareness to help prevent future accidents.

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