Category: Accidents and fires
Forum Discusses Fire Prevention After Marsh Fire
Fire prevention in Devonshire Marsh was the subject of a forum for stakeholders on Tuesday night, which “learned how the changing ecology of the marsh has made it more fire-prone,” the organisers said. Organised by the Bermuda Audubon Society and the Bermuda Fire Service, the forum held at Hamilton Fire Station followed up on the major fire... Read more of this article
86-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Knocked Down
[Updated] Traffic is being diverted in the area by Masters in Hamilton after an 86-year-old pedestrian “was knocked down,” the police have advised. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised, an 86-year-old pedestrian was knocked down outside of Masters in the City of Hamilton. Traffic has been diverted from the area whilst the... Read more of this article
88-Year-Old Woman Stable In ICU After Collision
[Updated] An 88-year-old woman is in stable condition in the ICU, while a 55-year-old man was treated and discharged following a three vehicle collision in Warwick yesterday [Nov 20], with “initial information suggesting that the elderly female driver may have experienced a medical episode prior to the collision.” A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Paget
[Updated] Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to a car fire around 5.00pm this evening [Nov 20] on Middle Road in the Paget area between Manse Road and Cobb’s Hill Road. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “There is presently a car fire on Middle Road in the area of Manse Road and Cobb’s Hill Road. Traffic diversions... Read more of this article
Man Recovering After Hamilton Parish Collision
The 57-year-old St. George’s man who was extracted from a damaged vehicle following a collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish yesterday [Nov 15] is recovering in stable condition on a general ward, according to police. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:40pm Thursday, November 15th police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel... Read more of this article
Traffic Advisory: Collision In Hamilton Parish
[Updated] Police are advising motorists to avoid the Crawl Hill, Hamilton parish area due to an overturned car. At around 5.00pm today, a police spokesperson said, “A car has overturned in the Crawl Hill, Hamilton parish area. “Police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel are on scene. Initial information suggests no serious injuries... Read more of this article
Jan – Oct: 1,489 Visit Hospital Due To Collisions
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] road traffic accident statistics for January 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018, show that a total of 1,489 people required care at the Emergency Department due to road traffic accidents during that time period. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] 2018 statistics from 1 January – 31 October show that due... Read more of this article
Investigation Continues Into House Fire In Sandys
The Fire Service and police said they “continue to investigate the circumstances of a fire that occurred around 5:20pm on November 1st at a Scott’s Hill Road, Sandys parish residence where the lifeless body of 66-year-old Mr. Erroll Cross was discovered.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Fire &... Read more of this article
Fire Service Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Paget
[Updated] Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to a vehicle fire this morning [Nov 12] in the Tribe Road #5, Paget area. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Staff Officer Sergeant Allan Wilkinson said, “Fire dispatch received a call via 911 at 5:21am reporting a car fire in Paget. Upon arrival firefighters noticed a car involved in fire.... Read more of this article
Car Overturned After Crash On St. David’s Road
[Updated with video] A collision occurred on St David’s Road this evening [Nov 11] which resulted in the car overturning onto its side. Police, fire and ambulance personnel are on scene, and while not officially confirmed at this time, it does not appear that the driver has been seriously injured. Further details are limited, however we will... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 66-Year-Old Erroll Cross
The police have named the man found deceased after the fire at a home in Sandys as 66-year-old Erroll Cross, and said the cause of the fire remains under investigation. A police spokesperson said, “On Thursday 1st November 2018 approximately 5:30pm police and officers from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a structural fire at # 33... Read more of this article
Ming Extends Condolences To Wales Family
St George’s North MP Renee Ming extended her condolences to the family and friends of Arthur ‘George’ Wales, who died recently following a collision in St George’s. Ms Ming said, “Death is never easy to deal with! Arthur ‘George’ Wales was one of those figures in St. George’s that always wore a smile.... Read more of this article
