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25 Yr Old Injured After Falling Off Cliff In Warwick
At approximately 3:48am this morning [April 9] the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to what they said was a “report of a man who reportedly fell off a 100 foot cliff in the area of Lusher Hill, Warwick.” Fire Service spokesperson, Sergeant Jamal Albuoy said, “The BRFS responded to the incident with our western appliance... Read more of this article
Bermuda Case Opens Door To Cruise Lawsuits
A U.S. federal appeals court case has overturned a century-old exemption made for medical malpractice lawsuits against cruise lines, with the court ruling that the exemption should no longer apply when reviewing the case of Pasquale Vaglio, who was injured while on a cruise to Bermuda. Mr. Vaglio fell and hit his head not long after disembarking from... Read more of this article
Man Remains In ICU After Falling Off Ladder
At last check today [Oct 23] the 35 year old man injured after falling from a ladder outside a Longford Road, Warwick residence on Saturday [Oct 18] remained in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. The original statement from the police after the incident said, “Around 12 noon on Saturday, October 18th first responders attended a report of a man... Read more of this article
35 Year Old Man Injured In Fall From Ladder
A 35 year old man in stable condition on the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit after falling off a ladder on Saturday afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12 noon on Saturday, October 18th first responders attended a report of a man injured after falling off a ladder outside a Longford Road, Warwick residence. “The victim, believed... Read more of this article
Man Recovering After Falling From Truck
The 56 year old man injured after apparently falling off a truck on Thursday [July 10] is recovering, having been moved from the ICU to a general ward. A police spokesperson said, “At last check the 56 year old man injured after apparently falling off a truck around 10:15am Thursday, July 10th in the Tribe Road #5, Paget area was recovering in... Read more of this article
56 Year Old Man In ICU After Falling Off Truck
A 56 year old St. George’s man is in the Intensive Care Unit after falling off a truck in Paget this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:15am on Thursday, July 10th first responders attended a reported medical emergency in the Tribe Road #5, Paget area. “Details are limited at this time; however it appears that the victim, believed... Read more of this article
49 Year Old Flown Overseas After Serious Injury
A 49 year old man has been flown overseas for medical care after apparently falling approximately ten feet off a wall at his Hamilton parish home at 3am on Saturday. The police are making inquiries into the incident, and said anyone with any information should contact the Southside Police Station on 293-2222. A police spokesperson said, “Around... Read more of this article
Video: Coast Guard Helicopter Lands In Bermuda
[Updated] A U.S Coast Guard helicopter landed in Bermuda in the early hours of this morning [Nov 19] after transporting an injured person off a container ship located approximately 50 miles off Bermuda. The helicopter arrived in Bermuda at just after 11pm last night to take on fuel, and left at around midnight to head out to the ship to rescue the person.... Read more of this article
Man Injured Falling Off Front Street Balcony
A 39-year-old Pembroke man was rushed to hospital after falling off a balcony on Front Street at 1am on Sunday morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:15am on Sunday, April 28th police and first responders attended a report of a man injured in a fall along Front Street in the City of Hamilton. “The victim, a 39 year old Pembroke man,... Read more of this article
79-Yr-Old Man Injured After Falling In Tank
Earlier this afternoon [Oct 5], emergency services attended a Warwick residence after a 79-year-old man fell into the water tank. Bermuda Fire Service personnel worked to rescue the man from the tank, and cared for him until an ambulance arrived and transported him to King Edward Memorial Hospital with what we unofficially understand to be non-life... Read more of this article
57-Yr-Old Man In ICU After Falling Out Of Tree
A 57-year-old Pembroke man is in stable condition in the ICU after being injured on Friday [Sept 28] after falling out of a tree while was attempting to collect avocado pears. A police spokesperson said: “Around 6:15pm on Friday, September 28th police responded to a report of a man being injured falling out of a tree. “It appears that the... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Fall Off Embankment
At approximately 7.30pm yesterday [Aug 9] emergency services responded to the Harrington Sound Road area near the junction with Paynters Road as a person had fallen off an embankment. Upon arrival they found a man laying in an area approximately 20-30 feet below road level near the water side. Emergency personnel secured the injured man to a backboard... Read more of this article
22-Year-Old Man Injured In Front Street Fall
Last night a 22-year-old man was treated at the hospital, and later released, after falling from what is reported to be a balcony on Front Street. “Around 11:30pm on Wednesday, July 4th police and first responders attended a reported medical emergency on Front Street in the City of Hamilton near Chancery Lane,” a police spokesperson said. “It... Read more of this article
Crewmember Falls Overboard: Ship Diverts
At approximately 6:00pm this evening [June 29], the pilot boat St. George transported an injured crew member from the car ship M/V Green Lake to an awaiting ambulance at Ordnance Island. We unofficially understand that sometime yesterday the 54 year old crew member was working on the ship when a ladder he was on broke, throwing him over the side of... Read more of this article
75-Year-Old Man Injured: Fall From Boat
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a report of an industrial accident at approximately 11am today [May 10] at a St. George’s boat slip. According to bystanders, an older gentleman appeared to have fallen off a fishing boat. We were told that emergency services responded very quick, with both Police and Fire Rescue offering aid to the injured... Read more of this article
