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Massy Stores employee dies after Arnos Vale road incident 

08 September 2026
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An image of the deceased.

By Admin. Updated 5:56 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4). 

The Massy Stores community is mourning the loss of one of its employees after he died in hospital following a road incident in Arnos Vale on Tuesday morning (September 8).

The deceased has been identified as 56-year-old Garvet Sam.

Sam was struck by a vehicle along the Windward Highway near Thomas Wholesale shortly after the start of the day. He was taken to hospital for emergency treatment after the incident.

Earlier reports had indicated that he had been hospitalised and that his condition was unknown. However, it has since been confirmed that he succumbed to his injuries.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation, and no official details have yet been released on how the incident occurred or whether anyone has been taken into custody.

The news has left colleagues at Massy Stores and members of the wider community saddened, with many expressing shock at his passing.

Police are expected to provide further information as investigations continue.

One News extends sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Garvet Sam during this difficult time.

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