Category: Accidents and fires
Three People Injured In Two Vehicle Collision
[Updated] Three people were transported to hospital for treatment after two vehicle collision in Smith’s parish this afternoon [Sept 5]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:10pm Tuesday, 5th September 2023, a reported two vehicle collision occurred on Verdmont Road in Smith’s parish. “Early information indicates that two cars were involved,... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal For Info On Death Of Marco Warren
The police have renewed their appeal for information on the circumstances surrounding the death of Marco Warren, who was the victim of a hit and run collision in May of this year. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again reaching out to the public for any information they may have on the circumstances surrounding the... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Kirk Butterfield
The police have identified the victim of this morning’s [Aug 28] road traffic collision as 54-year-old Treadwell Kirkland Butterfield, marking the twelfth road fatality of 2023. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the identity of the victim in this morning’s fatal road traffic collision as 54-year-old... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Man Dies After Collision
The police have confirmed that a male motorcycle rider has died following a collision early this morning [Aug 28], marking the 12th road fatality of the year A spokesperson said, “Around 1:55a.m. Monday, 28th August, 2023, Police and other emergency personnel were dispatched to a reported single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle... Read more of this article
Car Driver Leaves Scene After Man Injured
The police are investigating an incident in which a car driver left the scene after injuring a 55-year-old man inside the parking area of the Ducking Stool Park on North Shore Road. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, August 24th, 2023, police received a report that a 55-year-old male had been struck by a grey coloured Chevrolet... Read more of this article
Driver Injured In Two Vehicle Collision
A driver was injured and taken to hospital for treatment after a collision involving a truck and a car at the roundabout near the top of Trimingham Hill. This afternoon [Aug 24] a police spokesperson said, “There has been a two vehicle collision involving a truck and a car at South Roundabout near the top of Trimingham Hill. “The female... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist Injured In Hamilton Parish Collision
A collision in Hamilton Parish this afternoon [August 17] has left a motorcyclist with “a very serious leg injury.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3.35pm on Thursday, August 17, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of two vehicle collision on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, near the junction with Abbott’s... Read more of this article
‘Unknown Male Driver’ Escapes After Collision
The police confirmed that “inquiries continue regarding a reported two vehicle collision” in which a female car driver was injured and an ”unknown male driver” escaped on the back of a motorcycle. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries continue regarding a reported two vehicle collision that occurred around 9:50pm Friday,... Read more of this article
Female Motorcyclist Arrested After Collision
A female motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired following a collision last night [Aug 13] in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “A female motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in collision with a motorcar on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish just east of the junction with Fractious Street. “The female... Read more of this article
Govt Taking Concerns Seriously, Doing Reviews
The Ministry of Public Works said they are “taking the concerns prompted by the St. Johns Road wall collapse very seriously and has reviewed various walls of similar age and construction,” adding that if people ”notice a wall that seems to be compromised, they can email structures@gov.bm, and a ministry engineer will inspect the wall... Read more of this article
Man Taken To Hospital After Motorcycle Crash
A motorcycle rider was taken to hospital after a collision on Middle Road in Southampton this evening [Aug 8]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:08pm on Tuesday 8th August, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, on Middle Road, near the junction with High Point Lane,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Crane Down Embankment
[Updated] A construction crane was traveling on St. John’s Road in Pembroke “when the roadway collapsed” and the “crane tumbled down an embankment,” the police confirmed today [August 7] adding that “the crane operator appeared uninjured, but was still assessed by EMTs at the scene before being transported by ambulance... Read more of this article
Collision Results In Power Outage In Devonshire
BELCO crews are on scene working to restore power following an outage in Devonshire this afternoon [August 6] that was caused by a van crashing into a pole. BELCO tweeted, “We are aware of an outage affecting a significant number of our customers in Devonshire due to a van collision with a pole near the intersection of Tee Street and South Road. “As... Read more of this article
Driver Crashes, Jumps In Water, Then Arrested
At around 3.20am this morning [Aug 4] a 31-year-old male car driver failed to stop for police, crashed into a wall, then exited the vehicle and jumped into the water, and was subsequently arrested by police. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:20 a.m. on Friday, August 4th, 2023, police officers attempted to stop a motorcar which was traveling... Read more of this article
Police Name Two Road Traffic Victims
The police have now confirmed the death of 48-year-old Marvin Dyer and 30-year-old Raheem Burgess, who both died following collisions, marking the 10th and 11th road fatalities of the year. Tenth Road Fatality of 2023: 48-Year-Old Marvin Dyer A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 48-year-old Marvin... Read more of this article
Man Dies After Collision In Warwick
The police have confirmed the sad news that a man has died following a collision in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:17pm on Friday 28 July, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Middle Road Warwick, near the entrance to Belmont Hills Golf Course. “Initial reports... Read more of this article
