THE STAR has learnt that dozens of persons fled from inside a prominent store in Port Antonio on Friday, after they claimed that a ghost had entered the building and was creating mayhem.

Reports are that the incident took place shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Friday, when customers were packed inside the store.

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When THE STAR spoke to a taxi operator, who gave his name only as 'Zeeks', he said that on the day of the incident he was on the outside when he saw at least 14 women fleeing the store and shouting. "A muss duppy dat, ah wah dis a gwaan?"

He said that he also overheard screams from other persons, who were still inside the store, and shortly after he heard a noise which sounded as if glass was being shattered. It is also said that windows were being slammed and that there was some unseen force there.

The taxi operator, however, said that at no time did he attempt to enter the store, but he instead drifted further away from the business place.

Another man who works at a store close by, who refused to give his name, said he saw persons on their knees inside the building praying, but he was not aware if the incident involved a ghost.

THE STAR visited the store yesterday but was told by workers that they were not aware of any such incident. However, at least 10 other persons who claimed they were nearby at the time of the incident, insist that an incident took place. The incident is also now the hot topic in the town.