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Accident Victims: One Airlifted, One Critical
On Friday [Aug.19], emergency service personnel responded to an accident at the junction of Pitts Bay Road and Serpentine Road which involved a car and motorcycle. Members of the public were seen comforting the injured bike rider until emergency services arrived. A Police spokesperson said, “Around 4:00pm on Friday August 19th, Police responded... Read more of this article
Video: Injured Man Arrives Via Navy Helicopter
Earlier this afternoon [Aug. 3] a military helicopter touched down at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport, in order to transfer an injured man to a waiting ambulance. The sailor and helicopter arrived from a U.S. warship that is located to the north of Bermuda. At approximately 3:50pm the helicopter arrived at the airport where it was met... Read more of this article
Causeway Crash Victim To Be Airlifted Out
One of the gentlemen involved in the accident last night [June 19] on Blue Hole Hill will be airlifted to Massachusetts for further medical attention this afternoon. The other gentleman involved in the accident is presently listed as stable in the Intensive Care Unit of KEMH. Both men are 33 years old. The accident occurred at approximately 7:45pm... Read more of this article
17-Yr-Old Seriously Injured: Airlifted to Boston
[Updated] Emergency services this afternoon [Mar 14] responded to an accident on North Shore Road west of Shelley Bay Beach. Traffic was blocked off in both directions as police diverted traffic away from the scene. It is understood from bystanders that one person was taken by ambulance to the hospital. The person’s condition is not known at... Read more of this article
Man Airlifted Overseas Following Car Accident
A 32 year old Smith’s parish man has been airlifted overseas for further medical care after being involved in an accident last night [Jan 24] which saw the car demolish a Moongate and wall before flipping upside down over an embankment. At around 10:30pm last night Police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue attended the single vehicle road traffic collision... Read more of this article
Airlifted Deputy Captain in Stable Condition
The Cypriot national who was brought to Bermuda yesterday via a US Coast Guard helicopter is resting on a general ward at King Edward Memorial Hospital, and listed as ‘stable’ as of 11:30am today [Jan 3]. The Cypriot press has reported that his father is flying to Bermuda to be with his son as he recuperates. The 35-year-old Deputy Captain... Read more of this article
‘Police Chase’ Crash Victim Airlifted Overseas
One of the gentleman involved in the New Year’s day crash was airlifted overseas for further medical care at approximately 11am this morning [Jan 2]. At approximately 3:35am yesterday morning [Jan 1] the motorbike collided with a Police “paddywagon” on the corner of Court and Angle Street. Both the Police and bystanders indicate that... Read more of this article
Injured Man Arrives in Bermuda via Helicopter
[Updated] At approximately 11:30am today [Jan 2] the US Coast Guard airlifted the deputy captain from the 274 metre ‘Aegean Angel’, after he received injuries in an incident which tragically killed two other men. On December 30th, the 47-year old captain and a 33-year old chief mechanic were killed, and the 34-year old Cypriot deputy captain was... Read more of this article
Coast Guard to Medevac Injured Man
According to a US Coast Guard statement issued this evening (Dec 31), they are “preparing to rescue the injured 2nd mate of the Greek flagged merchant vessel Aegean Angel approximately 500 miles northeast of Bermuda.” The man was injured yesterday when a wave crashed on the deck, an incident which also killed two other crewmembers. The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
Man Airlifted Overseas Following Accident
A man has been airlifted overseas for further medical care following an accident in Paget early yesterday morning [Dec 27]. A car with three occupants smashed into a wall, and the driver was arrested for suspicion of driving whilst impaired. A Police spokesman said “Police responded to a road traffic collision which occurred on Monday, December... Read more of this article
Harbour Radio Praised For Rescue Role
Bermuda Harbour Radio’s role in a dramatic rescue at sea which took place off the island in October is being praised by the captain of a 124-foot charter luxury yacht. Captain Gianni Brill, who skippers the $20 million Hakvoort motor yacht “Perle Bleue“, said today [Dec. 27] that without Bermuda Harbour Radio’s assistance a... Read more of this article
Home Invasion Beating Victim Airlifted Overseas
The Police have provided detailed official information about the incident which occurred last night [Nov 22], saying that about 10pm a 41-year-old Warwick man arrived at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment, with the injuries first reported to have been sustained in a traffic accident. Some 5.5 hours later, about 3:30am today, Police say... Read more of this article
US Coast Guard Evacuates Crew Member
On October 24th, a crew member from a boat 250 nautical miles away from Bermuda was evacuated due to a medical emergency. A combined effort from local authorities and the United States Coast Guard saw the individual safely evacuated from the 124 foot Motor Yacht ‘Perle Bleue’ to L.F. Wade International Airport and onto King Edward Memorial Hospital... Read more of this article
Man Charged in Attack, Victim Flown Out
25-year-old Aaron Eversley appeared in Magistrates Court yesterday [Sept 14] charged in connection with the alleged assault of 33-year-old Christopher Vonhassell with a blunt object around 7:30am on Monday, September 13th. The incident is said to have occurred at Mr Vonhassell’s home in Margarita Lane, Devonshire following a dispute. The victim... Read more of this article
64-Yr-Old Man Airlifted Out After Burglary
A 64-year-old Paget man has been airlifted overseas for medical treatment after being beaten by a burglar at the Tools & Equipment store on North Street in Pembroke early yesterday morning [Sept 11]. The victim, a co-owner of the store, was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of serious head injuries. Initially... Read more of this article
Kite Surfing Accident: Man Airlifted Out
A Paget man has been airlifted out of Bermuda following an accident while kite-surfing. The man, a 35-year-old contract worker, was listed in critical condition suffering hand, leg and severe head injuries at King Edward Memorial Hospital prior to being airlifted out. The Police say that just before 3:30pm yesterday [Aug 28] it appears he lost control... Read more of this article
