Two Golf Visitors Injured In Road Collision

Two people — who the police confirmed are visitors “in Bermuda for the 2022 Butterfield Bermuda Championship golf tournament” — were injured in a road traffic accident yesterday.

A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:40pm Tuesday, 25th October 2022, a reported three vehicle collision occurred on South Road in Paget near the junction with Harvey Road.

“Details are limited at this time. However, two rental scooters and a car were involved. Two visiting men were hurt and transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Each was riding a separate rental scooter at the time of the collision.

“One of the men is understood to have sustained injuries to his arms and legs, while the other is understood to have sustained injuries to his hands.

“Both visitors are in Bermuda for the 2022 Butterfield Bermuda Championship golf tournament. Traffic in the area was diverted for approximately one hour while the collision scene was processed. Inquiries continue regarding the circumstances of this collision and any witnesses are encouraged to call 211.“

According to Glenn Jones, who now works as a news anchor in the US, one of the people involved in the crash was golfer Grayson Murray, with Mr Jones noting that he is likely out of the tournament.

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