Search underway for occupants of car swept away by floodwaters in Linstead

November 13, 2026

Police, the Fire Brigade and residents are searching for the occupants of a motor vehicle that was washed away in floodwaters in Linstead, St. Catherine, earlier today.

Reports are that at about 3:00 p.m., a Toyota Fielder and a Toyota Probox were being driven along York Street when the vehicles were washed away.

Lawmen say a woman, who was the only occupant of the Toyota Probox, was later rescued.

Further reports are that the occupant or occupants of the Toyota Fielder motorcar have not been found.

Speaking with IRIE FM News this afternoon, Head of the St. Catherine North Police, Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson, said the Brigade, police and residents are still searching for the occupant or occupants of the Toyota Fielder.

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