Category: Accidents and fires
BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire At The Quarry
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire at the Government quarry this morning [Oct 4], with the BFRS confirming that three vehicles were affected, included “one small bus and two construction machines.” A spokesperson said, “Fire and Rescue Service received a call via 911 at 0929 hrs reporting vehicles... Read more of this article
Jan – Aug: 1224 Visit Hospital Due To Collisions
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] road traffic accident statistics for the period from January 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018 show that a total of 1,224 people required care at the Emergency Department due to road traffic accidents during that time period. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board road traffic accident statistics for the period 1... Read more of this article
Court: Collisha Burch Found Not Guilty
A 31-year-old woman has been found not guilty of causing the death of another woman, with Collisha Burch being found not guilty in the Supreme Court of causing the death of Kerry Hollis by driving with a dangerous substance in her system and death by careless driving. Kerry Petty Hollis, a 38-year-old mother of two, died following a road traffic collision... Read more of this article
40-Year-Old Motorcyclist In Stable Condition
The 40-year-old male motorcyclist that was injured in a collision in Hamilton parish on September 9th is now listed in stable condition on a general ward, after initially being treated in the ICU. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [September 17th] the 40-year-old male motorcyclist seriously injured in a collision with two... Read more of this article
Man Remains In Hospital After Industrial Accident
A 29-year-old man that was injured in the industrial accident in St George’s on Friday [Sept 14] has been discharged from the hospital, while a 63-year-old man hurt in the same incident continues to recover on a general ward at the hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [September... Read more of this article
Dunkley Extends Condolences To Burchall Family
Shadow Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley extended his condolences to the family of Mazhye Burchall, who was killed in a road traffic collision this weekend. Mr Burchall, 20, was an extremely talented footballer, who played for the Bermuda U20 team and also played locally, with teams paying tribute to the footballer this weekend, wearing... Read more of this article
Footballers Pay Tribute To Mazhye Burchall
[Written by Don Burgess] Robin Hood Football Club paid tribute to Mazhye Burchall on Saturday night. Mr Burchall, 20, was killed earlier in the day in a motorcycle collision in Paget. Robin Hood players and coaches said that Mr Burchall would have wanted them to play the game against Devonshire Cougars. The team and staff wore black armbands, and there... Read more of this article
Police Confirm The Death Of Mazhye Burchall
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision on South Road in Paget this morning [Sept 15] where a motorcyclist was seriously injured after colliding with a wall, according to police. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police and other first responders attended a report of a serious road traffic collision that took place on South... Read more of this article
Two People Injured In Industrial Accident
[Updated] There was an industrial accident in St. George’s this morning [Sept 14], with Police, Fire Service and ambulance personnel responding to the scene. A machine could be seen tipped over on its side, and unofficial information indicates that two people may have been injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as... Read more of this article
Injured Motorcyclist Remains Stable In ICU
The 40-year-old motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a collision with two cars on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish on Sunday [Sept 9], remains in stable condition in the ICU according to police. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [September 12th] the 40-year-old male motorcyclist seriously injured in a collision with two... Read more of this article
Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Collision
Police tonight [Sept 11] have confirmed the arrest of a 38-year-old man in connection with the fatal collision that claimed the life of 18-year-old Jen-Naya Simmons on 15th July, 2018 on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish. A police spokesperson said, “A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal road collision that claimed... Read more of this article
Multiple Trucks Damaged In West End Collision
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision on Middle Road in Southampton this afternoon [Sept 11] that appeared to involve multiple trucks and resulted in one vehicle smashing into a roadside barrier and the side panel of another truck being peeled back. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, police and ambulance personnel attended the scene where... Read more of this article
