Category: Accidents and fires
Three People Remain In KEMH After Collision
A 18-year-old woman remains in stable condition in the ICU while another 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man are in stable condition on a general ward following the collision in Smith’s parish on Monday [March 12]. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [March 14th] three of the six people hurt in Monday night’s single vehicle... Read more of this article
Serious Car Crash: Six Injured, Driver Arrested
[Updated: Six people were injured – the driver plus five passengers, two females and three males – when a car crash resulted in the vehicle overturning by Flatts Post Office. The driver, believed to be a 25-year-old Warwick man, has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.]Traffic diversions are in effect in the area of Flatts Hill in Smith’s... Read more of this article
Police Investigation Into Road Fatality Continues
The police investigation continues into the death of 69-year-old Howard Charles, which the police said marks the first road fatality of 2018. A police spokesperson said, “The investigation continues regarding the death of 69-year-old Howard Charles – the first road fatality of 2018 – following a serious incident involving the carriage he was driving,... Read more of this article
Carriage Incident: Police Confirm Man’s Death
[Updated] Police and first responders have been dispatched to an “incident involving a horse and carriage” in Devonshire, with police saying that “initial information suggests that one person has been seriously injured.” A police spokeperson said, “At around 3.20pm today [March 8] police and first responders were dispatched... Read more of this article
RPU: “When Overtaking Seriously Goes Wrong”
[Updated] The police responded to a collision in the Market Place, Shelly Bay area today [March 7], and tweeted the collision photos with a caption of “when overtaking seriously goes wrong.” The police tweeted the photos below,saying, “When overtaking seriously goes wrong. We are on scene to deal with offender and open this road back up... Read more of this article
Car And Motorcycle Collision In Warwick
[Updated] A collision involving a car and a motorcycle occurred in Warwick this evening, with the police saying the male rider sustained “injuries that may be serious”. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:45pm today [March 7th] police and first responders were dispatched to a reported collision at the junction of Middle Road and Khyber... Read more of this article
BRSC Urge People To Be Careful On The Roads
The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] is renewing their call for drivers/riders to “practice care, caution and courtesy on our roads as there has been a marked increase in the number of collisions recently. ” The BRSC noted that “just over last weekend, there were four reported collisions varying from a single vehicle to a three... Read more of this article
Man Suffers ‘Medical Issue’ Prior To Collision
A 30-year-old car driver “suffered a medical issue prior to striking a wall” yesterday [March 6] the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:55am Tuesday, March 6th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle car crash in the Pitts Bay Road, Serpentine Road Pembroke area. “Apparently the... Read more of this article
4 Weekend Collisions, 1 Arrest & 2 People Injured
[Updated] Four collisions were reported by police this weekend, with single vehicle damage only car crashes on St. David’s Road and in Hamilton Parish, a three vehicle collision on Middle Road in Paget on Friday night and a two car collision on South Road in Southampton on Friday evening. Reported Single Vehicle Damage Only Car Crash on St. David’s... Read more of this article
Video: Overturned Car Removed In St David’s
[Updated with video] Emergency service personnel attended the St David’s Road area after a car collision this morning [March 4] resulted in the vehicle overturning. It did not appear that anyone was seriously injured, and the car was removed by a tow truck, and the road was re-opened to traffic at approximately 10.40am.This is at least the third... Read more of this article
Photos: Collisions In St George’s, Hamilton Parish
There have been at least two car collisions, with a car seen ‘stuck’ on an embankment in the Hamilton Parish area, and it also appears that a car crashed into the airport fence on Kindley Field Road in St George’s. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Collision in Hamilton Parish:Collision... Read more of this article
Video: Parliament Evacuated Due To Fire Alarm
[Updated with video] Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel attended Parliament grounds this afternoon [March 2] where an activated fire alarm resulted in the building being evacuated during the budget debate.Members of Parliament could be seen gathering outside the building while Fire Service personnel investigated the alarm. People were allowed... Read more of this article
75-Year-Old Pedestrian In Stable Condition
[Updated] A 75-year-old male pedestrian is in stable condition in the hospital after he was “struck by a 22-year-old male motorcyclist” on Harrington Sound Road yesterday [Feb 28]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:20pm Wednesday, February 28th police and first responders attended a reported collision on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s... Read more of this article