Section of building collapses in MoBay, 4 injured
 A section of this building that is currently under construction in Montego Bay, St James, collapsed on Wednesday. (Photo: Mark Cummings)
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October 27, 2015

Section of building collapses in MoBay, 4 injured

ST JAMES, Jamaica – Four construction workers were rushed to hospital Wednesday, after a section of a building under construction in the Fairview Shopping Centre in Montego Bay, St James, collapsed.

OBSERVER ONLINE is unable to ascertain the cause of the collapse.

It is understood, however, that work at the site has been suspended for the day.

More information later.

Mark Cummings

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