Search for woman washed away by flood waters in St Catherine continues

November 14, 2026

As night falls for a second time, emergency responders and residents continue their search for a woman who was washed away by flood waters in Linstead, St. Catherine yesterday.

It’s reported that 2 vehicles were washed away along York Street.

A woman in a Toyota pro box motor car was rescued, but the woman in a Toyota fielder motor car disappeared under the water before help could reach her.

Residents were joined by police officers, fire fighters and soldiers in the search late yesterday evening.

The search resumed this morning, but up to news time, she had not been found.

Head of the St. Catherine North police Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson said the operation is now one of search and recovery, as the woman is presumed dead.

He said the efforts will continue tonight into tomorrow.

SSP Nicholson added that the rescued woman is being offered support and counselling, as she has been traumatised by the experience.