News December 13 2025

Manchester man killed by tree

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A Manchester community has been plunged into mourning over the death of a senior citizen who was killed by a tree.

The deceased has been identified as 65-year-old farmer Lloyd Grant of Race Course.

Reports are that about 11:10 a.m. on Friday, Grant cut the tree, which fell on top of him, causing severe injuries.

He was later pronounced dead at the Mandeville Regional Hospital.

The Mandeville Criminal Investigation Branch has launched a probe into the death, which is being treated as a case of misadventure.

- Rasbert Turner

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