Four Vehicle Collision On South Road
[Updated] There was a four vehicle collision South Road in Southampton this evening.
A police spokesperson said, “Around 7pm Tuesday, 25th June 2024, police and emergency medical personnel responded to a reported four vehicle collision on South Road in Southampton, near the junction with Horseshoe Road.
“Details are limited at this time. However, initial information indicates that only four-wheeled vehicles were involved.
“So far, two individuals are understood to have been hurt in this collision, but their injuries are not believed to be serious.
“Traffic diversions in the area remain in effect, until all damaged vehicles are towed away from the scene.
“Inquiries continue and any witnesses are encouraged to call 211 as soon as possible.”
Update 9.10pm: Traffic diversions are no longer in effect. Inquiries ongoing. Witnesses are once again encouraged to call 211, as soon as possible.
Update June 26, 12.25pm: A police spokesperson said, “Around 7pm Tuesday, 25th June 2024, police and emergency medical personnel responded to a reported four vehicle collision on South Road in Southampton, near the junction with Horseshoe Road.
“It now appears that a car being driven in the eastbound lane of South Road first collided with a van, being driven in the opposite direction along South Road, then struck two parked cars, located at the side of the road, near the westbound lane.
“Both parked cars were unoccupied at the time.
“The driver of the eastbound car, said to be a 36-year-old Pembroke man, was injured. Apparently his male passenger was not hurt.
“The driver and passenger of the van, said to be a 44-year-old Pembroke woman and a 49-year-old Sandys parish man respectively, were also injured.
“At last check, the injuries sustained by all three individuals were not considered life threatening.
“Each of the four vehicles involved were damaged and had to be towed away from the scene, with traffic diversions necessary in the area for approximately two hours.
“Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to call 211.
“Alternatively, members of the public with relevant information regarding this collision can share what they know through the Bermuda Police Service community reporting portal https://portal.police.bm/, or by speaking with a police officer they know.”
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