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Date:Thursday, March 30,2017
Distribution: All Media

Truck Crashes Over Embankment in Southampton [Updated]

Around 11:30pm Wednesday, March 29th police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel were dispatched to a reported single vehicle truck crash on South Road in Southampton near the junction with Dolphin Ridge.

Details regarding circumstances of the crash are limited at this time, but the truck involved ended up ‎over an embankment.

Apparently the female driver and female passenger sustained injuries which are not believed to be life threatening at this time and were taken to hospital via ambulance.

An update on their conditions will be provided in due course.

An initial fuel leak from the overturned damaged truck was dealt with by Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel.

A nearby property was also damaged.

Inquiries continue and any witnesses to this crash should contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.

Update: At last check the 33 year old Southampton woman driving the truck involved in a reported single vehicle truck crash on South Road in Southampton near the junction with Dolphin Ridge around 11:30pm Wednesday, March 29th remained at the hospital receiving treatment for her injuries and will likely be admitted.

The 27 year old Southampton woman who was a passenger in the vehicle at the time and also injured, was treated and later discharged.

There were no other injuries reported and arrangements have been made to retrieve the truck from that location.

The driver has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. She was then released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Any witnesses that have not already come forward should contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

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