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Explosion at St. Andrew Garage Leaves Three Injured

An explosion at a commercial garage facility on South Camp Road in St. Andrew has left three mechanics injured and caused significant damage to multiple vehicle...

By HowJamaica Staff • May 20, 2026 • 3 min read
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An explosion at a commercial garage facility on South Camp Road in St. Andrew has left three mechanics injured and caused significant damage to multiple vehicles.

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Investigation Underway

The Jamaica Fire Brigade responded quickly to the blaze, preventing the fire from spreading to adjacent businesses. The injured workers were rushed to the Kingston Public Hospital and are currently in stable condition.

Preliminary investigations suggest a ruptured acetylene tank may have caused the blast, though fire marshals are still combing the scene to determine the exact sequence of events.

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