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Preschool Students & Staff Praised After Collision
Minister of Education Wayne Scott attended a special celebration in honour Warwick Preschool teacher Ms Linnal Simons and parent volunteer, Ms Shamir Gordon, to recognize their heroic efforts to lead students safely from the recent bus accident on East Broadway. On March 11th, a bus crashed into parked cars and a utility pole outside of Great Things,... Read more of this article
Bus Driver Arrested After Crow Lane Collision
The police have confirmed that the bus driver involved in the collision last week has been arrested, and subsequently released on police bail, adding the driver ”has not been charged with any offences at this stage.” On March 11th, a bus crashed into parked cars and a utility pole outside of Great Things, resulting in eight people being... Read more of this article
“In-Depth Investigation” Into Bus Collision
The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport confirmed that the Department of Public Transportation, with assistance from the Bermuda Police Service, is “conducting an in-depth investigation” into the bus collision that occurred earlier this week at the bottom of Spurling Hill, outside of Great Things. On Wednesday a bus crashed into... Read more of this article
Police Thank Public For Help After Bus Collision
The police have extended thanks to all the members of the public that helped the passengers onboard the bus involved in the collision yesterday, particularly those that helped extricate all of the distressed adults and children. Yesterday [Mar 11] a bus crashed into parked cars and a utility pole, resulting in eight people being injured and power being... Read more of this article
PLP Commend BPS, BFRS, Bystanders, Teacher
Saying the PLP “like all of Bermuda was shocked and dismayed over the bus collision on East Broadway,” Shadow Public Safety Minister Walter Roban commended the Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, BELCO, bystanders and the preschool teacher for their work in the aftermath of the situation. Yesterday a bus crashed into parked cars... Read more of this article
Preschool Teacher Commended After Collision
Acting Commissioner of Education Dr Freddie Evans confirmed that nine Warwick Preschool students were travelling on the bus that crashed on East Broadway today [Mar 11], and commended teacher Linnal Simons, who was on the bus with her students and “responded admirably to ensure the safety and protection of her students.” He said that the... Read more of this article
“People Were Screaming Kids Were On Board”
A witness has described the terrifying moments right after the bus collision today [Mar 11], saying he heard people screaming from the bus that there were kids on board as smoke was emanating and sparking wires were on the bus, with those on the bus starting to hand the children out the window to ensure their safety. At around 11.40am today, a bus crashed... 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
Collision Involving Bus And Taxi On Front Street
[Updated] At approximately 12 noon today [March 10] there was a collision involving a bus and a taxi on on Front Street in Hamilton, resulting in damage to both vehicles. Traffic was reduced to one lane as police, fire and ambulance personnel attended the scene. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update if able. Update Mar 11,... Read more of this article
One Injured After Bus & Car Collide In Pembroke
[Updated] At sometime around 1.30pm this afternoon [Nov 14] there was a collision involving a car and a bus in Pembroke, outside the St John’s Church area. Traffic was restricted temporarily at the scene as emergency responders attended to the scene, with the Police, Fire Service and an ambulance all responding. Details are limited at this time,... Read more of this article
Bus & Car Collision By Crow Lane Roundabout
[Updated] Commuters are facing traffic delays this morning [Aug 22] after a collision involving a bus and car by the Crow Lane roundabout. As of 8.45am traffic heading into town is backed up. We will update as able. Update 9.03am: The bus has moved, the damaged car remains on scene, and traffic is flowing. Update 12.11pm: The police confirmed that... Read more of this article
Rider Injured In Motorcycle Collision On Front St.
At approximately 11.45am this morning [Feb 5] there was a collision on Front Street, by the junction with King Street. The bike rider — a young male — was injured and being assisted by people on the scene. He did not appear to have sustained serious injuries. Related Stories Photos: Bus Crashed Into Building At Terminal Two Injured As... Read more of this article
Unoccupied Bus Collides With St. George’s Wall
An unoccupied bus was left stationary on York Street in St George’s and subsequently collided with a wall. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:10pm on Tuesday May 8th, police responded to a single vehicle, damage only collision on York Street in St. George’s involving a bus. It appears that an unoccupied bus was left stationary on York... Read more of this article
Bus & Car Collide In Hamilton Parish
“Around 8:30am on Monday, March 19th police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of North Shore Road and Old Road in Hamilton parish,” said a police spokesperson. “It appears that a bus was traveling along North Shore Road and a car was traveling along Old Road when the vehicles collided at... Read more of this article
Bus Rolls Into Hamilton Storefront
[Updated] Earlier this morning [Jan.17] an incident occurred in which it appears a bus rolled back and smashed into a building at the Hamilton Bus Terminal. The Audio-Visual store window is smashed, and police are presently monitoring the scene. Details are limited at this time, but we have asked both the police and Transport Ministry for information,... Read more of this article
Rider Arrested After Striking Parked Bus
Yesterday [Dec.20] a 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after crashing his motorcycle into a parked bus in the middle of the afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30pm on Tuesday December 20th, police attended a reported collision on York Street in St. George’s. It appears that a bus was stationary at a bus... Read more of this article
