Several St Thomas roads impassable due to flooding

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Several St Thomas roads impassable due to flooding

The police are advising that heavy rainfall on Friday has rendered several roadways in the Golden Grove area of St Thomas impassable. They say the Martha River, Stokes Hall and Hordley roads are flooded. Additionally, the Martha Brae...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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