WATCH: Two students feared dead in Westmoreland fiery crash
Two students died following a fiery crash in Petersfield, Westmoreland in November 2023.
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November 21, 2023

WATCH: Two students feared dead in Westmoreland fiery crash

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Two students are feared dead following a fiery crash in Petersfield, Westmoreland on Tuesday morning.

Observer Online understands that the deceased are fourth-form students from Petersfield High School in the parish.

Unconfirmed reports are that they were riding on a bike to school when they collided with another vehicle. The vehicle caught fire on impact.

It is unclear whether the driver of the other vehicle sustained any injuries.

More details to come.

– Kimberley Peddie

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