Category: Accidents/Fires

Photos: Car Crashes Into Wall, Lands Overboard

[Updated with slideshow + video] Early this morning a car driver crashed through a wall on Harbour Road in Paget, resulting in the car landing completely overboard, and the driver escaping unharmed.A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 4:10am this morning [Thursday May 16th], police responded to a report of a road traffic collision along... Read more of this article

Taxi Crashes, Overturns, Lands Close To Water

[Updated] There was a collision today [May 8] which saw a taxi land upside down only a few yards away from the water in Southampton, and second collision happened a short while later when a fire service vehicle responding to the crashed taxi collided with two other vehicles. The first collision involved a taxi overturning in Southampton in the Jew’s... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Vehicle Lands On Side After Collision

[Updated] Earlier this evening [Apr 24] a collision occurred which resulted in the vehicle landing on its side on North Shore Road, by the round-a-bout by Barkers Hill. The collision also appeared to have involved a utility pole, resulting in the pole ending up landing on top of the vehicle.The police responded, and commuters slowed down as they passed... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Tree Falls, Causes Power Outages

[Updated with photos + video] Due to the strong winds this morning [Apr 7], a large tree fell and affected power lines in the Middle Road in Warwick area [by Lindos], which resulted in power outages. The fallen tree blocked most of the road, and crews are in the area working to remove the tree and restore power. Three BELCO trucks and two W&E... Read more of this article

Photos: Car Removed After Crashing Into Pole

Sometime around 2am this morning [Jan 18], a car driver crashed into a utility pole on an embankment on Mullet Bay Road in St George’s. The police and fire service attended the scene, and traffic was reduced to one lane. A tow truck came at around 3am and removed the vehicle from the embankment and wall.We understand the driver and passenger... Read more of this article

Photos: Fire At Canadian Hotel On Reid Street

Twenty-five firefighters were called out last night [Dec 19] after a blaze broke out at the old Canadian Hotel on Reid Street. The fire initially began with smoke emanating from the building, but about 1 hour after the fire started flames became visible after the fire broke through the roof.Acting Deputy Chief Lloyd Burchall from the Bermuda Fire... Read more of this article

Accident Causes Traffic Delays On Palmetto Rd

[Updated] At approximately 8.30am this morning [Dec 3] a collision occurred on Palmetto Road near the incinerator involving two cars. The police said traffic delays are expected and advised motorists to take a different route. Details are limited, but we will provide additional information as able.Update: A police spokesperson said: “Around... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Belmont Hills Golf Course Fire

[Updated with video] A fire broke out on the 17th tee at the Belmont Golf Course this evening [Nov 29], and firefighters are presently on scene extinguishing the blaze. Smoke is pouring out into the night sky, and there are at least three fire vehicles and a number of personnel on scene. It appears the fire started in a pile of vegetation debris, and... Read more of this article

Photos: 30 Firefighters Battle Warehouse Fire

At approximately 1pm today [Nov 17] thirty firefighters responded to a fire at the Bermuda Mechanical Building on #10 Marsh Lane in Devonshire. The blaze was brought under control at 3.30pm, leaving one third of the building completely destroyed.Eight fire vehicles responded to the scene, as well as multiple police cars. Flames could be seen through... Read more of this article

Photos: Small Brush Fire Breaks Out In Paget

[Updated: Fire started again overnight] At approximately 2pm this afternoon [Nov 11] a small fire broke out in farmlands in the Honey Hill, Paget area. An 8-year-old girl who lives close by was the first to notice the fire, and told an adult who called 911.Both the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and Police responded to the scene, and firefighters... Read more of this article