Police Investigating Death of Young Dominican Worker After Tragic Fall
Police are investigating a fatal accident that claimed the life of a 24-year-old man from the Dominican Republic on Saturday afternoon.
Reports indicate that the man was working on a farm in Diamond Estate, located off Dam Road, when the tragic incident occurred around 4:30 p.m.
He was reportedly standing on the roof of a building when he fell through, suffering severe head injuries upon impact.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel arrived swiftly at the scene and found the young man lying in a pool of blood. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians Marina Walker and Mekile Tonkinson have been praised for their tireless efforts to revive him before transporting him to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.
Despite continued attempts by doctors to save his life, he was later pronounced dead.
The sudden tragedy has sent shockwaves through the Dominican community in Antigua, with dozens gathering at the hospital on Saturday evening to mourn and support one another as investigations continue. (ABS)
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Comments (3)
Christian (child of God) October 5, 2025, 4:15 AM
Evelyn Houston October 5, 2025, 7:05 AM
R.I.P sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Vaughn October 6, 2025, 2:18 AM