Thu, 2012-12-20

Update: Reported Serious Collision on Berry Hill Road - At last check the 42 year old man apparently seriously injured around 2:45am Thursday, December 20th in a single vehicle motorcycle collision on Berry Hill Road in Paget, remains in the Intensive Care Unit. It appears that the victim, believed to be an American contract worker, collided with a wall while riding along Berry Hill Road near the Botanical Gardens. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact PC Kion-Keith Wade on 295-0011.

Fire

Around 10:20pm on Wednesday, December 19th police officers and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel attended a reported fire at the old Canadian Hotel building on Reid Street in the City of Hamilton. The blaze was eventually brought under control and extinguished by the attending firefighters.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Motorists and pedestrians are advised that until further notice the section of Reid Street between King Street and Court Street is closed as a precaution while structural issues regarding the old Canadian Hotel building damaged in Wednesday night’s fire are addressed. The Bermuda Police Service appreciates the public’s continued cooperation and patience as traffic delays are anticipated in the area as a result.

Update: Reid Street between King Street and Court Street has returned to having one lane open to traffic.

Friday, December 21st Update: From 9:30am today, Reid Street between King Street & Court Street is closed to all traffic until further notice.

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