Balcombe Drive School Collapse Tragedy | Jamaica News

A sudden building collapse at Balcombe Drive Primary and Junior High School in Olympic Gardens, St Andrew, on September 1 left one man dead and another critically injured during construction work. Eyewitnesses say the accident occurred when a jackhammer struck a column, triggering the collapse. Emergency crews responded swiftly, and funeral workers were on site as the community grapples with shock. Authorities are now investigating the structural failure to prevent future tragedies, highlighting the hidden dangers even in routine maintenance tasks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/681219bcd964b778