Category: Accidents and fires
Collision Involving Two Vehicles In Devonshire
[Updated] A collision involving two vehicles occurred this morning [Dec 23] in the Middle Road, Tee Street Devonshire area, prompting traffic diversions and delays. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11am Monday, 23rd December 2024, a collision occurred in the Middle Road, Tee Street Devonshire area. “Initial information suggests that two... Read more of this article
Boater Saved From Fire & Sinking Vessel
The U.S. Coast Guard and the tanker ship Orange Ocean rescued a solo boater from his burning and sinking vessel, 420 miles north of Puerto Rico, during his voyage from Bermuda to St. Maarten. The U.S. Coast Guard said, “Coast Guard watchstanders and the crew of the tanker ship Orange Ocean coordinated the rescue of a solo boater in the Atlantic Ocean,... Read more of this article
Two Drivers Injured In Car Collision
[Updated] Two drivers were injured in a car collision in Hamilton this morning [Dec 9], with traffic diversions currently in place. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:45am Monday, 9th December 2024, two cars collided at the junction of Court Street and Reid Street in the City of Hamilton. “Apparently both drivers were injured and transported... Read more of this article
Two People Injured In Collision In Smith’s Parish
[Updated] “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles at the junction of Verdmont Road and St. Mark’s Road, Smith’s” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2024, police were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles at... Read more of this article
Study On Alcohol, Drugs & Traffic Collisions
A study aimed to investigate prevalence of substances consumed by individuals involved in road traffic accidents who sought treatment in the Emergency Room from May 2023, to April 2024 revealed that out of 167 participants, 119 individuals, or 71%, tested positive for substances. In providing details on a recent meeting and report, Minister of National... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Damian Simmons
[Updated] The police have now confirmed the death of 56-year-old Damian Simmons. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 56-year-old Damian Simmons, who was seriously injured in a reported collision involving two motorcycles that occurred around 6:45 P.M. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, on Blue Hole... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 56-Year-Old Man
The police have confirmed the death of 56-year-old man, who died following a collision in Hamilton Parish. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, police were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles on Blue Hole Hill, near the junction with Dolphin Drive, Hamilton Parish. “Officers... Read more of this article
Motorcycle Collision In Hamilton Parish
[Updated] “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles on Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton Parish,” the police said this evening [Nov 7]. “The roadway is currently closed, with traffic being diverted through the Grotto Bay compound. Motorists heading into or out of the east end are encouraged to delay their departure,... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Damitri Edwards
The police have now confirmed the death of 19-year-old Damitri Edwards. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 19-year-old Damitri Edwards, who was seriously injured in a reported two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a truck that occurred around 8:10 A.M. on Friday, November 1, 2024,... Read more of this article
‘Items Recovered Suggest Fire Maliciously Set’
Police are investigating a car fire that happened in Pembroke yesterday [Nov 3], noting that “there were items recovered at the scene to suggest the fire was maliciously set.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:40am on Sunday, November 3, 2024, police, along with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, responded to a report of a car on... Read more of this article
57-Year-Old Man Injured In Motorcycle Collision
A road traffic collision between two motorcycles yesterday [Nov 3] left one man with injuries, while the second driver left the scene before police arrived. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 5:15pm on Sunday, November 3, 2024, police attended a road traffic collision involving two motorcycles near the junction of Parson’s Road and Crossland... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death of 19-Year-Old Male
The police have confirmed that a 19-year-old male has died following a collision. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:10 this morning, Friday, November 1, 2024, police officers were dispatched to a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a truck and a motorcycle, near the junction of Harrington Sound Road and Lolly’s Well Road, Smith’s. “It... Read more of this article
