Funeral attendees injured in crash on Spanish Town Road

June 15, 2022

Funeral attendees injured in crash on Spanish Town Road

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Mourners who were on their way to the Dovecot burial for slain footballer Omar Laing, were hit by a Nissan motorcar after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle along Spanish Town Road moments ago.

Five occupants were rushed to hospital.

No fatalities were reported.

More details to come.

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