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Preschool Students & Staff Praised After Collision
Minister of Education Wayne Scott attended a special celebration in honour Warwick Preschool teacher Ms Linnal Simons and parent volunteer, Ms Shamir Gordon, to recognize their heroic efforts to lead students safely from the recent bus accident on East Broadway. On March 11th, a bus crashed into parked cars and a utility pole outside of Great Things,... Read more of this article
Bus Driver Arrested After Crow Lane Collision
The police have confirmed that the bus driver involved in the collision last week has been arrested, and subsequently released on police bail, adding the driver ”has not been charged with any offences at this stage.” On March 11th, a bus crashed into parked cars and a utility pole outside of Great Things, resulting in eight people being... Read more of this article
“In-Depth Investigation” Into Bus Collision
The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport confirmed that the Department of Public Transportation, with assistance from the Bermuda Police Service, is “conducting an in-depth investigation” into the bus collision that occurred earlier this week at the bottom of Spurling Hill, outside of Great Things. On Wednesday a bus crashed into... Read more of this article
Police Thank Public For Help After Bus Collision
The police have extended thanks to all the members of the public that helped the passengers onboard the bus involved in the collision yesterday, particularly those that helped extricate all of the distressed adults and children. Yesterday [Mar 11] a bus crashed into parked cars and a utility pole, resulting in eight people being injured and power being... Read more of this article
PLP Commend BPS, BFRS, Bystanders, Teacher
Saying the PLP “like all of Bermuda was shocked and dismayed over the bus collision on East Broadway,” Shadow Public Safety Minister Walter Roban commended the Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, BELCO, bystanders and the preschool teacher for their work in the aftermath of the situation. Yesterday a bus crashed into parked cars... Read more of this article
BPS: No Traffic Restrictions Along Crow Lane
Following yesterday’s bus collision — which resulted in eight people being injured, power outages and traffic restrictions — the police have advised that there are no longer any traffic restrictions in place. At 6.45am this morning [Mar 11], a police spokesperson said, “Morning commuters are advised that there are no longer any... Read more of this article
Preschool Teacher Commended After Collision
Acting Commissioner of Education Dr Freddie Evans confirmed that nine Warwick Preschool students were travelling on the bus that crashed on East Broadway today [Mar 11], and commended teacher Linnal Simons, who was on the bus with her students and “responded admirably to ensure the safety and protection of her students.” He said that the... Read more of this article
“People Were Screaming Kids Were On Board”
A witness has described the terrifying moments right after the bus collision today [Mar 11], saying he heard people screaming from the bus that there were kids on board as smoke was emanating and sparking wires were on the bus, with those on the bus starting to hand the children out the window to ensure their safety. At around 11.40am today, a bus crashed... Read more of this article
8 People Injured: East Broadway Bus Collision
[Updated with video] A collision occurred just before noon today [Mar 11] involving a bus crashing into parked cars on Front Street, just outside of Great Things. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 1.12pm: A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:40am on Wednesday, March 11th first responders attended... Read more of this article
