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UK tourists are locked down in their hotels as the life-threatening Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica.

As many as 8,000 British citizens are understood to be in Jamaica as the world's strongest storm of the year so far batters the island.

People in the the Caribbean country have been ordered to stay inside, while all of its airports are closed.

The Jamaican government has also ordered evacuations from high risk areas.

One British holidaymaker said he had been ordered to stay in his hotel bathroom until the storm passes.

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Andrew Tracey had been due to fly home on Monday before his flight was cancelled.

He told Sky News that food packages were being delivered to guests, with deck chairs re

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