Manchester, Jamaica – In a harrowing incident that underscores the ongoing safety concerns on the Winston Jones Highway, at least six individuals sustained injuries following a two-vehicle collision near Mandeville on Sunday evening.
The accident occurred at approximately 6:50 PM at the Marshall’s Pen intersection, involving a Nissan Note and a Toyota Hiace minibus. The preliminary assessment indicates that the Nissan motorcar was attempting to turn onto Marshall’s Drive from the highway when it was struck by the overtaking Hiace. The collision’s force caused the Nissan to overturn and veer off the road, landing in a ditch.
Emergency responders, including firefighters and police, arrived promptly to provide necessary aid and manage the scene. The injured were swiftly transported to local medical facilities for treatment. So far, there’s no detailed update on the nature or severity of the injuries sustained by the individuals involved.
Residents of the Marshall’s Pen community, who have long voiced concerns over the safety of this particular stretch of road, are once again calling on the National Works Agency to make critical updates. Specifically, they are urging for the intersection to be marked with an unbroken white line, which they believe would significantly reduce the frequency of accidents. The Winston Jones Highway has a troubling history of traffic incidents, accentuating the urgent need for enhanced safety measures.
The community’s persistent appeals underscore the broader issue of road safety and infrastructure maintenance in the area, spotlighting the potential for preventive actions to safeguard residents and commuters alike.
