Reported Serious Collision in Hamilton Parish
Fri, 2014-08-22
Around 12:40am on Friday, August 22nd first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with Coney Island Road. It appears that two motorcycles were being ridden along North Shore Road and a car was being driven along the same road when the vehicles collided.
The male rider and male pillion passenger of one of the motorcycles involved, a 17 year old and 41 year old both from Hamilton parish, were injured. The other motorcyclist involved, a 31 year old Devonshire woman, was also injured. The car driver was not injured.
The three injured persons were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check the Hamilton parish teen was recovering in stable condition on the children’s ward while the Hamilton parish man and the Devonshire woman had apparently been subsequently discharged.
Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact PC Jonathan Talbot at the Southside Police Station on 293-2222.
Motorcycle Collision in Smith’s Parish
Around 9:05pm on Thursday, August 21st first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle motorcycle collision on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Sommersall Road. It appears that a female motorcyclist collided with the curb.
The 25 year old St. George’s woman apparently received relatively minor injuries and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses that have not already come forward are encouraged to contact PC Nidra Warner at the Southside Police Station on 293-2222.
Car Collides With Wall in Southampton
Around 8pm on Thursday, August 21st first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Evans Bay Road. It appears that a car collided with a wall and overturned.
The driver, a 55 year old Sandys parish woman and her male passenger, believed to be mother and son, both sustained relatively minor injuries. However, they were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Apparently the vehicle involved was extensively damaged and later towed from the scene.
Traffic Advisory
The motoring public is advised that temporary traffic lights are in operation along a section of North Shore Road, Hamilton parish due to roadwork currently taking place in the vicinity of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo.
The trenching is anticipated to take approximately two weeks to complete. During that time, motorists are urged to abide by the temporary traffic lights for the safety of all road users.
