Trelawny, Jamaica (Mckoy’s Information) – Members of the Jamaica Fireplace Brigade (JFB) and the Jamaica Constabulary Pressure (JCF) are actually on the scene of an overturned tanker trailer in Carey Park, Trelawny. The automobile, which was transporting petrol, is mendacity on its facet and blocking the primary roadway, forcing site visitors to be rerouted.
Motorists travelling from Duncans are being diverted by Rock by way of Clarks City, whereas drivers heading from the other way are suggested to take the identical detour.
Firefighters from neighbouring parishes, together with St Ann and St James, have been referred to as in to help their Trelawny colleagues as crews work to stabilise the scenario.
Superintendent Roland Walters, head of the Trelawny Division of the JFB, informed Mckoy’s Information that his crew obtained the decision shortly after 8:00 am Friday.
“At about 8:12 am we have been alerted to an overturned tanker trailer transporting butane within the Carey Park space. On arrival, we discovered it on its facet in the midst of the highway,” Walters defined.
“We instantly started cooling the container till a upkeep crew from IGL arrived. The realm has been evacuated and we’re monitoring operations intently.”
Walters confirmed that officers from the Trelawny police are additionally on the location, sustaining order and guaranteeing that nobody enters the restricted zone.
“As we converse, we’re getting nice help from St Ann and St James. The scene is secure for now, however we’re urging motorists and residents to remain clear till the all-clear is given,” he added.
The tanker is predicted to be eliminated later at this time as soon as specialists decide it’s secure to maneuver the load. Authorities proceed to warning members of the general public to keep away from the world.
