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March 9, 2026

WATCH: Sewage overflows on West Street in Kingston

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A sewage overflow is affecting sections of West Street in Kingston, with pungent water spilling onto the roadway and creating unsanitary conditions for motorists and pedestrians.

A video obtained by Observer Online shows murky water flowing steadily onto the roadway, spreading across parts of the street.

The circumstances surrounding the overflow are not immediately clear.

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