Two children perish in Smith Lane fire

Police and firefighters are currently on the scene of a blaze on Smith Lane in Kingston Central, where two children aged seven and four are reported to have died. The deceased, who Observer Online understands were found hugging, have been identified as seven-year-old Keriecia Hutchinson and her four-year-old brother, Samson Cameron. Reports are that the two, who resided at 7 1/2 Smith Lane, were left at home by their mother.

The parent left the area with lawmen a short while ago. Residents are gathered at the scene, which has been cordoned off as emergency personnel continue to assist. https://youtube.com/shorts/3q2zqb-FpfE (Video: Arthur Hall)