Category: Accidents and fires
40-Year-Old Man Dies Following Collision
A 40-year-old man has died following a collision in Southampton, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 40-year-old male has succumbed to injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday 29th January 2023. “Initial reports indicated... Read more of this article
Multiple Vehicle Collision In Southampton
[Updated] Two people were injured in a multiple vehicle collision in Southampton late last night, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, 29th January, 2023, police received several 911 calls reporting a serious multiple vehicle collision on South Shore Road, Southampton, just east of the Henry the... Read more of this article
Three People Injured In Collision In Devonshire
Three people were injured in a collision in Devonshire this afternoon [Jan 28] the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30pm on Saturday 28th January, 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a collision along South Road, near to the junction with Kent Avenue, Devonshire, involving two motorcycles. “Details... Read more of this article
Three Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Fires
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with two vehicle fires in Devonshire this week, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At 1:15 a.m. today, Friday, January 20th, 2023, police attended a reported vehicle fire involving a motorcar, in the area of Derwent Lane, Devonshire. “Upon arrival officers spoke with a resident... Read more of this article
Two People Injured In Collision In Paget
[Updated] There was a collision involving two motorcycles on Middle Road in Paget this evening [Jan 19] and the police said “early information indicates that two persons were hurt and that their injuries may be serious.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 5pm today, Thursday 19th January 2023, a collision involving two motorcycles... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal For Witnesses To Collision In Paget
The police are appealing for witnesses to a “collision involving two persons on a motorcycle” that occurred between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30p.m on Tuesday [Dec 6] in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS], is seeking the public’s assistance with information about a collision involving two persons on a motorcycle... Read more of this article
Maurice Pitt Dies In Car Accident In USA
[Updated] Maurice Pitt – the son of former Premier Dr Ewart Brown — has died in a car accident in Louisiana. A statement on behalf of Dr Brown said, “Former Premier, Dr. the Hon. Ewart F. Brown, is mourning the loss of his son, Maurice Pitt, who sustained severe head injuries in a car accident in Louisiana Saturday night. Maurice’s... Read more of this article
Rider Fails To Stop, Crashes & Has Knife
A motorcycle rider failed to stop for police then “lost control of his motorcycle and struck a wall in the opposite lane, before landing in nearby bushes” and “he was found to be in possession of a large knife” earlier today [Jan 1] in Sandys, the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:53pm on Sunday 1st... Read more of this article
Firefighters Extinguish Fire At Pembroke Dump
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to reports of a fire in the area of the Pembroke Dump, with traffic diversions in place as they battled the blaze, which is now under control as of this morning. A spokesperson said “At 11.29hrs [11:29pm] a call was received via 911 reporting a fire near the junction of Dutton Avenue and... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 78-Year-Old Man
The police have confirmed the death of a 78-year-old male pedestrian, noting the sad news that it marks the 11th road traffic fatality for the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded its 11th road fatality for the year with the passing of the 78-year-old male pedestrian who sustained serious head injuries in a collision with... Read more of this article
Pedestrian Injured In Pitt’s Bay Road Collision
[Updated] A male pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment of head and facial injuries following a “collision involving a truck and a pedestrian on Pitt’s Bay Road” this morning [Dec 29], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:58am on Thursday 29th December 2022, police and other first responders attended... Read more of this article
Rider Injured In Collision On Crow Lane
A male rider “sustained a serious leg injury” after a collision involving a taxi and a motorcycle in the Crow Lane and Spurling Hill area this evening [Dec 28]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. 28th December 2022, police & EMS were dispatched to a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a taxi and a... Read more of this article
