Two People Reported Hurt After Two Buses Collide in Southampton [Updated]
Tue, 2019-07-09
Early information indicates that around 1:20pm today (July 9th) two Department of Public Transportation buses collided near the junction of Middle Road and South Road in Southampton, in the vicinity of Barnes Corner.
Police and fellow first responders attended the scene, but details remain limited at this time.
However, it is understood that two people were hurt and transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.
Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
An update on the medical conditions of the injured individuals is anticipated in due course.
Inquiries continue and any witnesses are encouraged to call the main police telephone number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
Update: Wednesday, July 10th - Around 1:20pm Tuesday, July 9th two Department of Public Transportation buses collided at the junction of Middle Road and South Road in Southampton, in the vicinity of Barnes Corner.
Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and ambulance personnel attended the scene.
It now appears that the two buses were being driven in opposite directions along Middle Road when the collision occurred, as the eastbound bus attempted to turn on to South Road.
Two passengers, one from each bus – said to be a 68 year old Sandys parish woman and a 55 year old Sandys parish man – were hurt and transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for medical assessment.
Both were treated and later discharged.
It is understood other passengers reported being hurt but did not require immediate medical assessment at the hospital.
There were traffic delays in the area for approximately one hour following the collision.
The scene was examined and the two damaged buses were later towed away.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the bus drivers, passengers and other witnesses that have already provided their accounts of what occurred. Inquiries continue.
Off Duty Male Police Officer, 22, Remains Stable in ICU
At last check this morning (July 9th) the 22 year old off duty male Constable seriously injured in a single vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred around 2:45am Sunday, June 23rd on Crow Lane in Pembroke continued to recover in stable condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
Inquiries continue and any witnesses are still encouraged to contact Sergeant Bernadette Lawrence on 717-2349 or her e-mail blawrence@bps.bm.
