KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Police in St Vincent are investigating the circumstances that led to the deaths of two children after a fire gutted a house in Langley Park, Georgetown. In a statement confirming the deaths of the one-year boy and the three-year-old girl, the police however did not release information about their identities. Police said fire personnel along with police officers “responded swiftly to the scene to combat the blaze and secure the area”, adding that no other casualties had been reported at the time of their statement.

“A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted to determine the exact cause of death,” the statement said as the police extended its “deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragedy. “Investigations are ongoing and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” the police said. (jamaica-gleaner)…[+]