Minister mourns ‘devastating tragedy’ after three children killed in crash

Minister of Education, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has described the death of three children in a motor vehicle crash as a "devastating tragedy".

The tragedy occurred on the Crawford to Font Hill main road, near the St Elizabeth-Westmoreland border on Saturday.

The victims have been identified as 30-year-old Jeneen Dawkins, her 10-year-old daughter Antwasia Glenziler, their neighbour 12-year-old Janneilia Dunkley, and her sister, 17-year-old Jonnessa Dunkley.

"This is a devastating tragedy that has shaken our nation, and particularly our education family," Morris Dixon said.

"We mourn the lives lost and extend our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, classmates, teachers, and communities who are grieving," she said.

Since the start of the year, 11 persons have been killed in crashes. A staggering 374 persons died in crashes last year.