Two Motorcyclists Injured In Paget Collision
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision today [July 7] on South Road in Paget involving two motorcycles, resulting in both riders being injured and transported to hospital, according to police.
A police spokesperson said, “Around 5am today [July 7th] police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported collision involving two motorcycles on South Road in Paget, near the junction with Southcote Road.
“It appears that the two motorcyclists were traveling in opposite directions along South Road when the collision occurred.
“The riders, believed to be a 61 year old Hamilton parish man and a 28 year old Hamilton parish woman, were transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of their injuries.
“At last check Saturday evening, both were said to be listed in stable condition on a general ward.
“There were no other injuries reported. However, both motorcycles were damaged.
“Traffic was diverted away from the area for approximately two hours while the scene was processed.
“Inquiries continue and any witnesses are asked to call the main police telephone number 295-0011.”
Update July 9, 1.44pm: A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [July 9th] the two motorcyclists injured in a collision on South Road in Paget near the junction with Southcote Road around 5am Saturday, July 7th – a 61-year-old Hamilton parish man and a 28-year-old Hamilton parish woman – each continued to recover in stable condition on a general ward at the hospital.
“Inquiries continue and any witnesses are now asked to call Constable Anthony Smith on the main police telephone number 295-0011.”
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TAKING CHANCES ,can have devastating results.
We are not made of steel.
I was wondering who we can blame next.
let’s put the blame on every one, there by leaving no one out .
I taught my niece how to ride a motor cycle . I was very strict with her as you can not half ride a bike.
The mystery of the motorcycle is that it is an unstable platform.
Bermuda is not the only place that has bike colisions, as 10 colisions just took place while i write this.
Why !
Because not every one is has the foresight to anticipaste the alrernatives.
Some don’t pay attention to the ……………………………. WHAT IF !
YOU CAN BE”"”"”"” DEAD’”"”"”"”" RIGHT.
Why ! That is because we all have to take responsibility for the way we conduct out selved on the public highway.
Giving right of way” when posible” is your gift to the other drivers, be the nice guy !
Every motorcycle is different in some small way , it takes time to get used to the bike and the bike get used to you, by taking an 8 hour or more ride on a new motorcycle as practice makes perfect, especially in the corners .
EVERY CORNER IS DIFFERENT.
THERE ARE NO TWO CORNERS ALIKE.
WET ROADS CHANGES EVERY THING.
USE HORN DURING THE DAY.
FLASH LIGHTS AT NIGHT. Because at night some can not tell where the sounds is coming from.
How many know how to COUNTER STEER a motorcycle ?
IF I AND 100 OTHERS HAD AN END TO END MOTORCYCLE RACE. I WOULD COME LAST !