UPDATE: No Jamaicans involved in farm worker bus crash in Florida
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr has confirmed that no Jamaican farm worker on the Overseas Employment Programme was involved in Tuesday morning’s bus crash in Florida where eight farm workers have so far succumbed to injuries.
In a release to media Tuesday afternoon, the minister said “We extend our condolences to the family and friends of the farm workers whose lives were lost in this unfortunate accident.”
In an article from CNN, the Florida Highway Patrol reported that approximately 53 farm workers were aboard the bus when it collided with a 2001 Ford Ranger at approximately 6:35 am. The bus then exited the roadway and ran through a fence before overturning.
Eight people have been confirmed dead and 45 injured according to emergency officials, however, authorities believe based on the extent of the damage, the death toll may increase.
READ: Eight farmworkers dead, 45 injured following bus crash in Florida
