Assessing Hurricane Melissa damage in Black River, Jamaica

The southwest of the island bore the full force Hurricane Melissa's 185 mph (295km/h) winds on Tuesday.

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The port on the southwest of the island nation bore the full force of 185 mph (295km/h) winds as the storm made landfall on Tuesday. Officials said at least 19 people had died in Jamaica as a result of the hurricane, but warned search and rescue efforts were ongoing.

BBC Verify's Nick Beake has been looking at footage and photos that have emerged so far of damage to this community.

Video by Meiying Wu

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