Category: Accidents and fires
Photos & Video: Crane Down Embankment
[Updated] A construction crane was traveling on St. John’s Road in Pembroke “when the roadway collapsed” and the “crane tumbled down an embankment,” the police confirmed today [August 7] adding that “the crane operator appeared uninjured, but was still assessed by EMTs at the scene before being transported by ambulance... Read more of this article
Collision Results In Power Outage In Devonshire
BELCO crews are on scene working to restore power following an outage in Devonshire this afternoon [August 6] that was caused by a van crashing into a pole. BELCO tweeted, “We are aware of an outage affecting a significant number of our customers in Devonshire due to a van collision with a pole near the intersection of Tee Street and South Road. “As... Read more of this article
Driver Crashes, Jumps In Water, Then Arrested
At around 3.20am this morning [Aug 4] a 31-year-old male car driver failed to stop for police, crashed into a wall, then exited the vehicle and jumped into the water, and was subsequently arrested by police. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:20 a.m. on Friday, August 4th, 2023, police officers attempted to stop a motorcar which was traveling... Read more of this article
Police Name Two Road Traffic Victims
The police have now confirmed the death of 48-year-old Marvin Dyer and 30-year-old Raheem Burgess, who both died following collisions, marking the 10th and 11th road fatalities of the year. Tenth Road Fatality of 2023: 48-Year-Old Marvin Dyer A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 48-year-old Marvin... Read more of this article
Man Dies After Collision In Warwick
The police have confirmed the sad news that a man has died following a collision in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:17pm on Friday 28 July, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Middle Road Warwick, near the entrance to Belmont Hills Golf Course. “Initial reports... Read more of this article
Two Pedestrians Discharged From Hospital
The two pedestrians, who are both visitors to the island, who were injured in a collision on Front Street, have both been discharged from the hospital, as has the local rider who was also involved in the collision. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that after receiving medical treatment, the visiting 22-year-old UK... Read more of this article
17-Year-Old Injured In Single Vehicle Collision
A 17-year-old male was injured and taken to hospital for treatment after a single vehicle collision on Southside Road in St. George’s yesterday [July 26]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:00pm on Wednesday, 26th July, 2023, police and emergency services personnel were dispatched to Southside Road, St. George’s [west of Lower Gates... Read more of this article
One Person Injured In Collision In Southampton
[Updated] One person has been transported to hospital for treatment after a collision on Middle Road Southampton today [July 24]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:35pm on Monday July 24th, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle road traffic accident, involving a car and a truck on Middle Road Southampton,... Read more of this article
Rider & Two Pedestrians Injured In Collision
A local male rider as well as a “visiting male pedestrian and a visiting female pedestrian” were taken to hospital for treatment following a collision on Front Street. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:15am Saturday, 22nd July 2023, a collision occurred involving a motorcyclist and two pedestrians on Front Street in the City of... Read more of this article
Police Witness Appeal: Three Vehicle Collision
The police said the “witness appeal continues regarding a reported collision involving a motorcycle, minibus and car that occurred around 1:20pm Friday, 14th July 2023 on North Shore Road, Hamilton parish near Panorama Drive.” A police spokesperson said, “At last check the motorcyclist hurt, said to be a 62-year-old St. George’s man,... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Single Vehicle Collision
[Updated] A man has been taken to hospital after a single vehicle collision on Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke early this morning [July 19]. A spokesperson said, “Around 12:20am on 19 July, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision on Pitts Bay Road, near the junction with Turnstile Lane, Pembroke. “Initial... Read more of this article
Three Vehicle Collision In Hamilton Parish
[Updated] A three vehicle collision – involving a motorcycle, minibus and car – occurred on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish today [July 14]. A police spokesperson said, “A three vehicle collision was reported on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish, near Panorama Drive, around 1:20pm today. Apparently a motorcycle, minibus and car... Read more of this article
Female Visitor Injured In Collision In Paget
[Updated] A 54-year-old female visitor from the United States has been taken to hospital for “further treatment for her injuries which are considered serious” following a collision today [July 9] in Paget. The police said, “Police and other first responders were dispatched to a single vehicle collision involving a livery cycle on Stowe... Read more of this article
Overturned Car In Sandys, Driver Not Injured
Police responded to a collision in Sandys, which resulted in the car overturning, with the police noting that the “driver was unhurt, but the vehicle was extensively damaged.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00a.m. today, Thursday 6th July, 2023, police responded to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving... Read more of this article
Inquiries Continue Into Car & Bus Collision
Inquiries continue regarding a collision involving a car and a bus that occurred yesterday [July 5] on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries continue regarding the collision involving a car and a bus that occurred around 8:15am Wednesday, 5th July 2023 on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish, near Cedarberry... Read more of this article
Collision Involving Bus & Car In Hamilton Parish
[Updated] There was a collision this morning [July 5] in Hamilton parish involving a bus and a car. A police spokesperson said, “It appears that around 8:15am Wednesday, 5th July 2023 a bus and a car collided on Harrington Sound Road, Hamilton parish, in the vicinity of Leamington Caves. “Early information indicates that the car driver was hurt. Traffic... Read more of this article
