Category: Accidents/Fires
Photos: Collision Leaves Bus Shelter Damaged
A vehicle collision in Devonshire this morning resulted in a damaged bus shelter in the vicinity, with police saying the “circumstances surrounding this collision are unclear at this time.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 6.20am this morning [July 27], police responded to a single vehicle collision on Christ Church Lane near the... Read more of this article
Photos: Bus Crashed Into Building At Terminal
[Updated: At around 1.30pm today an unoccupied parked bus rolled back into the Le Chic hair salon and a female, believed to have been in the hair salon at the time, was taken to the hospital.] A short while ago today [June 17] a bus crashed into a building in the area of the bus terminal in Hamilton. Further details are limited at this time however... Read more of this article
Photos: BFRS Extinguishes Car Fire In Paget
At around 12.20pm today [April 9] the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a car on fire at Mission Crescent in Paget. Fire Service spokesperson Sergeant Russann Francis stated “The vehicle was reported to be engulfed in flames producing heavy black smoke. The Fire Service responded to the incident with a team of 4 firefighters... Read more of this article
Photos: St. George’s Brush Fire Extinguished
Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to a brush fire tonight [Apr 3] at approximately 11.15pm near Secretary Road in St. George’s. Three fire appliances attended the blaze which bystanders described as being extinguished quickly by the fire fighters. Personnel wearing breathing apparatus continued wetting the area down while another... Read more of this article
8 People Injured: East Broadway Bus Collision
[Updated with video] A collision occurred just before noon today [Mar 11] involving a bus crashing into parked cars on Front Street, just outside of Great Things. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 1.12pm: A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:40am on Wednesday, March 11th first responders attended... Read more of this article
Photos: Three Vehicle Collision In Devonshire
[Updated] As of 2.00pm this afternoon [Feb 21], emergency service personnel are on scene following a collision on Middle Road in Devonshire, in the area by the Squash Club] It appears that two or three vehicles were involved in the collision, and first responders had to help extricate someone from one of the vehicles. Fire personnel, police and two... Read more of this article
Photos: No Injuries At Woodlawn Road Home Fire
[Updated with more photos] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service along with Police responded to a house fire at approximately 12.30pm on Woodlawn Road in Sandys. Everyone in the residence, which also serves as a nursery, escaped without injury. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “At 12.29pm today [Feb 12] Police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue... Read more of this article
Photos: House Sustains Major Damage In Fire
[Updated] At approximately 1:05am this morning [Jan 19], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a two-storey structure involved in fire near Ramgoat Hill, Smiths. The dwelling sustained serious structural damage inclusive of a partial collapse of roof and floors, and one person who suffered from smoke inhalation and was taken to... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Car Crashes Over Embankment
[Updated with video & more photos] No one was injured when a car driver veered off the road this morning [Jan 10] and ended up over the embankment in Southampton, with the incident occurring near the same location that a Police vehicle crashed through yesterday. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “At 4:36am on Saturday 10th January... Read more of this article
Photos: BPS Vehicle Crashes Over Embankment
[Updated with photos + video] At approximately 1.15pm today [Jan 9] a police officer was involved in a collision in Southampton, which resulted in a police land cruiser ending up off the road over an embankment, and the officer having to be extricated out of the vehicle. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:15pm police responded to a report... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Fire Extinguished In St George’s
[Updated with video] Only hours after responding to a house fire in Devonshire, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service were called out to a brush fire this evening [Dec 9] on the St George’s Golf Course. At least three fire vehicles attended the scene with approximately 10 firefighters, and the blaze was extinguished at around 8.00pm. Update 9.11pm:... Read more of this article
Photos: Fire Safety Awareness Week Launched
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service kicked off Fire Safety Awareness Week this morning [Nov 17], with the aim of increasing public awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley participated in the launch, reading a Proclamation commemorating this week and taking part in a fire... Read more of this article
