Female Visitor Injured In Rental Scooter Crash

June 9, 2019

[Updated] A visiting female rider was injured in a single vehicle rental scooter crash on South Road in Southampton this afternoon.

A police spokesperson said, “Around 3pm today [June 9] a reported serious single vehicle rental scooter crash occurred on South Road in Southampton near the Fairmont Southampton resort.

“Details are limited at this time. However, the visiting female rider involved sustained suspected head injuries and was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance.

“An update on her medical condition is anticipated in due course. Traffic diversions are currently in effect while the scene is being processed. Any witnesses are encouraged to call the main police telephone number 295-0011.”

Update 5.35pm: The police said, “Traffic diversions are no longer in effect on South Road in Southampton near Fairmont Southampton resort and the latest information suggests that the injuries to the female visitor may not be as serious as first thought.

“Inquiries continue and any witnesses are still encouraged to call the main police telephone number 295-0011. A single vehicle rental scooter crash occurred on South Road in Southampton, female rider transported to hospital.

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  1. Habanodo says:

    Sad to hear. Wishing her a speedy recovery.

    • Habanodo says:

      Bernews .How can we help make this a bit easier on her and her family

  2. Truth says:

    Sad but next time rent a car it’s much safer on the roads