Sun, 2018-05-27

Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a collision that took place around 10:14pm tonight (Sunday) on Point Finger Road in Paget outside of the hospital.

Details are still emerging but it appears that a car collided with a motorcycle and as a result, members of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service used extricating equipment to lift the car off of the male victim who then was conveyed to the hospital where the rider of the cycle is listed in serious condition at this time.

The road has been cordoned off whilst the relevant personnel process the scene.

Update: Monday, May 28th - A 30 year old male motorcyclist hurt in a collision with a car around 10:15pm Sunday, May 27^th on Point Finger Road in Paget was recovering in hospital this morning.

It appears that the car driver and motorcycle rider were traveling in the same direction when the collision occurred outside the entrance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

The rider involved, believed to be from Pembroke, ended up under the car and was extricated by Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel.

Although his injuries were initially thought to be serious, after medical assessment they are now deemed non-life threatening and he is expected to be discharged in due course.

Traffic diversions were in effect in the area for approximately two hours while the relevant police personnel processed the scene.

There were no other injuries reported and inquiries continue.

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

Update: Tuesday, May 29th - At last check this morning (May 29th) the 30 year old male motorcyclist hurt in a collision with a car around 10:15pm Sunday, May 27th on Point Finger Road in Paget had been treated and discharged from the hospital.

Any witnesses that have not already come forward are still asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.

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