Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest ever storms to pass through the Atlantic, has moved on from Jamaica after causing widespread damage on the island, with winds reaching 295 kph. The Jamaican government has declared it a disaster zone.
The hurricane has also hit Cuba and Haiti, and is expected to pass just west of Bermuda next.
Original Reporting by Carrington Clarke. Social version by Madeleine Wales for ABC NEWS Digital.
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