Two Injured In North Shore Road Collision

[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision at approximately 11.00pm tonight [Jan 16] on North Shore Road near the junction with Band Room Lane in Pembroke where it appears two people were injured.

Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel arrived on the scene and tended to the injured persons until two ambulances arrived transporting the injured to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. Bystanders told Bernews the incident may have involved a motorcycle and pedestrian.

Police secured the area, diverting traffic away from the accident scene. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able.

Update, Jan 17, 11.19am: The police said, ”Around 11pm on Monday, January 16th police officers and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel responded to a reported collision on North Shore Road in Pembroke near the junction with Bandroom Lane.

“It appears that a male motorcyclist traveling along North Shore Road struck a female pedestrian as she attempted to cross the road from the nearby bus layby.

“Both the rider, believed to be a 33 year old Southampton man and the pedestrian, believed to be a 68 year old Pembroke woman, were treated at the scene before being transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for further medical assessment.

“At last check this morning [January 17th] the injured pedestrian had been discharged while the injured motorcyclist was awaiting admission to a general ward.

“Enquiries continue and any witnesses that have not already come forward should contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.”

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