39 killed in crashes during August – ITA

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September 27, 2026

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39 killed in crashes during August – ITA

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The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 39 people were killed in 33 fatal crashes during the month of August.

This represents an increase of 18 per cent in fatalities and an increase of 10 per cent in fatal crashes when compared with August 2025.

With six, St Catherine parish recorded the most fatalities during the month under review. St Ann and St James came next with five fatalities each, followed by Westmoreland with four.

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