Collision Involving Cycle & Car In Southampton

June 29, 2015

[Updated] At sometime around 3.00/3.30pm this afternoon [June 29] there was a collision on Middle Road in Southampton near Scenic Heights, which involved a rental cycle and a car.

A police spokesperson said, “Traffic traveling along Middle Road in Southampton is being diverted in the area of Camp Hill until further notice, due to a reported serious collision further along Middle Road near the junction with Scenic Heights Pass.

“Therefore, motorists are advised to take alternate routes if possible.”

Accident 29 June 2015 (3)

Update 4.39pm: A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:15pm on Monday, June 29, first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Scenic Heights Pass.

“It appears that a car and a rental cycle were traveling in opposite directions when they collided. It appears that the rider and pillion passenger of the rental cycle, both believed to be male visitors, were injured and taken to hospital via ambulance for treatment.

“The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time; however an update on their condition will be given when more details are available.

“The Forensic Support Unit and a Traffic Collision Investigator attended to process the scene and inquiries regarding this collision are underway.

“Traffic in the area has been diverted until further notice and any witnesses should contact the main police telephone number on 295-0011.”

Update 5.15pm: Around 3:15pm on Monday, June 29, first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Scenic Heights Pass.

“It appears that a car and a rental cycle were traveling in opposite directions when they collided.

“Apparently the rider and pillion passenger of the rental cycle both believed to be male visitors, were injured and taken to hospital via ambulance for treatment.

“The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time; however an update on their condition will be given when more details are available.

“The Forensic Support Unit and a Traffic Collision Investigator attended to process the scene and inquiries regarding this collision are underway.

“Traffic in the area of Camp Hill and Scenic Heights Pass was initially diverted away from the area; however normal traffic flow has now resumed along that section of Middle Road, Southampton.

“Any witnesses should still contact the main police telephone number on 295-0011.”

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  1. Ruthless says:

    Stop renting those damn bikes. I always tell tourist not to rent those bikes

    • common sense says:

      Dont ever allow them to rent cars for our sake