Video: Wellington Brush Fire Extinguished
May 10, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a brush fire today [May.4] at approximately 5:45pm, on a property bordering Wellington Playground in St. George’s. Firefighters found an area approximately 30ft x 30ft involved in fire and went about laying two water hoses to fight the blaze. Two fire service vehicles attended [...]
16-Year-Old Injured in Sandys Collision
April 18, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
A police spokesperson said, “Around 4pm on Tuesday April 17th, police and first responders attended a reported collision at the junction of Malabar Road and Runway Lane in Sandys. “It appears that a car and an auxiliary cycle were travelling along Malabar Road when they collided. The rider of the auxiliary cycle, a 16 year [...]
Coroner: HWP Fire Cause Was Accidental
April 18, 2012 by Bernews · 3 Comments
The Coroner, Mr. Archibald Warner has issued a statement saying the cause of the fire at Holmes Williams Purvey last year was accidental. The statement reads, “The Coroner, Mr. Archibald Warner having reviewed the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s file concerning the investigation into the cause of the fire at Holmes Williams Purvey, 54, St. [...]
Accident Victim Flown Overseas For Treatment
A 53-year-old Smith’s parish man who was involved in a motorbike accident at the intersection of Roberts Avenue and Palmetto Road in Devonshire on Saturday [Apr.14], has been flown overseas for further medical treatment. A police spokesperson said, “Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses with regard to a reported serious single vehicle collision that [...]
53-Yr-Old Man In ICU After Bike Accident
April 15, 2012 by Bernews · 2 Comments
A 53-year-old man is in the Intensive Care Unit following an accident at the intersection of Roberts Avenue and Palmetto Road in Devonshire this weekend. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1am on Saturday, April 14th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision in the Palmetto Road, Roberts Avenue Devonshire area. “Details about [...]
Motorcycle Accident At Devonshire Intersection
April 14, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
As of 1.15am this morning [Apr.13] a section at the intersection of Roberts Avenue and Palmetto Road in Devonshire is blocked off due to an accident. The accident appears to have involved a single motorcycle, with the male rider sustaining injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Police have cordoned off part of the [...]
Two Riders Arrested For Impaired Driving
April 13, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Two motorcycle riders were arrested last night on suspicion of impaired driving after one was involved in a collision, and the other was seen driving erratically. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:40am on Friday April 13th, police on mobile patrol noticed a motorcycle driving erratically near the junction of King Street and Dundonald Street in [...]
Minister Praises Firefighters, Police, Regiment
April 13, 2012 by Bernews · 2 Comments
Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief praised the efforts of emergency service personnel during the recent Pembroke dump fire, commending the “incredible work and professionalism” of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service , the Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Regiment.” “Firefighters worked extremely hard under very adverse conditions and each and every one of [...]
17-Year-Old Female Injured In 3 Vehicle Accident
April 13, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
A 17 year old Smith’s parish female was injured yesterday [Apr.12] when the motorcycle she was riding was involved in an accident with two cars. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1pm on Thursday April 12th, police and first responders attended a reported collision on the roundabout located at the junction of Woodland Road, Serpentine Road [...]
Man Injured In Collision With Parked Trailer
April 13, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Emergency services responded to a report of an accident last night [Apr.12] on Harbour Road in Warwick. It appears a 48 year old Warwick man was injured when the motorcycle he was riding was in collision with a parked trailer. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:10pm on Thursday April 12th, police and first responders attended [...]
