3 dead, 17 injured after bus crashes in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Authorities in Jamaica say three people have died and another 17 have been hospitalized due to a bus crash near the island’s southeast coast.

Police said Thursday that preliminary investigations indicate that one of the bus tires likely blew out and caused the driver to lose control. The driver and two elderly women were killed. Four children are among those injured.

The accident occurred Wednesday on a highway just west of the capital of Kingston.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles