Fri, 2015-01-09

Around 1:15pm on Friday, January 9th police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision that took place on South Road in Southampton near the junction with Horseshoe Road resulting in a police Land Cruiser ending up off the road over an embankment.

The male officer driving at the time was extricated out of his vehicle with the assistance of members of the community and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, where he was treated and later discharged.

Police would like to thank those members of the public who came to the officer's aid.

The section of South Road where the incident occurred has been cordoned off until further notice while traffic collision investigators examine the scene.

Police continue to appeal for witnesses to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011.

Update: The section of South Road, Southampton near Horseshoe Road where a police vehicle went over an embankment earlier this afternoon was re-opened around 5:15pm Friday to normal traffic flow. The Bermuda Police Service appreciates the patience and cooperation of the motoring public who were temporarily inconvenienced.

Injured 22 Year Old Motorcyclist Now Recovering on a General Ward

At last check the 22 year old Warwick man injured in a reported two motorcycle collision that occurred around 5:45am Wednesday, January 7th on South Road in Paget near the junction with Tribe Road No. 4B was continuing to recover in stable condition on a general ward at the hospital.

Inquiries are ongoing and once again any witnesses to this collision should contact Constable Stephen Clyke at the main police telephone number 295-0011.

• More Press Releases Here