Category: Accidents and fires
Police Confirm Death Of Kenneth Simmons
Marking the sixth road fatality of the year, the police confirmed the death of 46-year-old Kenneth Simmons, who died due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle collision on May 19th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 46-year-old Kenneth Simmons and extends sincere condolences to his family and... Read more of this article
8-Year-Old Listed In Stable Condition In ICU
After being listed in ‘critical condition’ yesterday, the 8-year-old boy injured in a motocross cycle crash in Pembroke on Sunday is now listed in ‘stable condition’ in the ICU. A police spokesperson said, “At last check earlier this morning [June 6th] the 8-year-old boy injured in a motocross cycle crash on West Pembroke... Read more of this article
8-Year-Old Boy In Critical Condition In ICU
The 8-year-old boy injured in a motocross cycle crash on West Pembroke Primary School field yesterday is in critical condition in the ICU. A police spokesperson said, “At last check earlier this morning [June 5th] the 8-year-old boy injured in a motocross cycle crash on West Pembroke Primary School field around 2:25pm Sunday, June 4th was in critical... Read more of this article
Boat Collision: Man To Be Airlifted Overseas
The 69-year-old New Zealand man and 26-year-old UK man injured in Thursday night’s fatal boat collision are in stable condition, and it is anticipated that the British man will be airlifted overseas, while the 26-year-old local man arrested in connection with the collision has been released on police bail with “strict conditions.” In addition... Read more of this article
8-Year-Old Injured In Motocross Cycle Crash
An 8-year-old boy was injured in a motocross crash in Pembroke this afternoon [June 4] and is “expected to be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit,” the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:25pm Sunday, June 4th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported motocross cycle crash on West Pembroke... Read more of this article
National Security Minister: ‘Sad & Tragic Event’
Calling it a “sad and tragic event,” Minister of National Security Jeff Baron extended condolences to the family of the victim of last night’s boat collision in Hamilton Harbour. “It appears that three smaller boats were involved with four people injured, three men and one woman,” the police said last night. “All four... Read more of this article
Woman Dies, Three Men Injured In Boat Collision
[Updating: Police confirm that a woman has died following a boat collision in Hamilton Harbour. The police said the collision involved three boats, also left three men injured, and the male operator of one of the vessels involved has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vessel while impaired.] Emergency Services responded to the area of Front... Read more of this article
Fire Service Responds To “Propane Explosion”
Bermuda Fire and Rescue personnel attended the Hamilton Health Centre on Victoria Street in Hamilton this afternoon [June 1] following a report of “a propane explosion”. The BFRS said, “At approximately 3:38pm on Thursday June 1st, 2017 the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of “a propane explosion” at the... Read more of this article
Collision Victim Airlifted Overseas For Treatment
The 46-year-old male motorcyclist injured in a collision with a truck on May 19th on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish has been airlifted overseas for further medical treatment. A police spokesperson said, “At last check earlier this morning [May 30th] the 46-year-old male motorcyclist believed to be from Smith’s parish injured in a... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Michael Skinner
The police have confirmed the death of 41-year-old Michael Skinner, who died following a motorcycle collision on Saturday evening on North Shore Road. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 41-year-old Michael Skinner and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Skinner was... Read more of this article
Motorcycle Rider Dies Following Collision
[Updated] The police have confirmed that a “fatal motorcycle crash” occurred on North Shore Road in Devonshire, near Bandroom Lane. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 11.41pm: The police said the motorcycle rider who died following this evening’s collision is believed to be a 41-year-old Pembroke... Read more of this article
Motorcycle & Truck Collision In Somerset
[Updated] A collision involving a truck and a motorcycle took place late this evening [May 27] on Somerset Road. Emergency personnel responded to the scene, and the road was blocked temporarily blocked while they attended to the scene. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update May 28, 7.04pm: A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
