PNP mourns supporter’s death after motorcade mishap

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Image caption: Dr Dayton Campbell, general secretary of the People's National Party

The People’s National Party (PNP) last night said it deeply regretted a tragic accident that resulted in the death of a youth in the Southboro division during a party motorcade travelling through Portmore, St Catherine.

The youth, a 15-year-old boy, reportedly fell off a bus and later died at the Spanish Town Hospital.

The incident was confirmed by Senior Superintendent of Police Christopher Phillips, commanding officer for the St Catherine South Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

PNP General Secretary Dr Dayton Campbell, according to a statement from the party, “expresses profound sadness and extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family during this unimaginably difficult time”.

The party added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they grapple with the profound loss of their loved one.”

The incident was confirmed by Senior Superintendent of Police Christopher Phillips, commanding officer for the St Catherine South Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

PNP General Secretary Dr Dayton Campbell, according to a statement from the party, “expresses profound sadness and extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family during this unimaginably difficult time”.

The party added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they grapple with the profound loss of their loved one.”

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