Fri, 2018-03-16

The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise members of the public to be vigilant regarding deceptive social media accounts impersonating Government officials.

These fake social media profiles are being used to contact individuals and make demands of money for alleged Government initiatives and proposals.

Residents should be aware that this is a scam and are advised to verify any online messages they may receive claiming to be from a member of parliament – by calling the Government of Bermuda on 295-5151.

Ask to speak with a Department of Communications representative regarding the supposed online proposal or initiative before divulging any personal information.

Anyone with any information regarding the individual(s) creating or using these fraudulent social media accounts is asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.

Two Teens Remain in Hospital After Monday Night’s Car Crash

At last check this morning (March 16th) two of the six people hurt in Monday night’s single vehicle car crash – which occurred around 10:20pm on Middle Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Clarendon Road – continued to recover at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

The 18 year old woman that was more seriously injured remained in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit while the other injured 18 year old woman that was admitted to a general ward had since been discharged. In addition, the 19 year old man hurt in the March 12th crash continued his recovery in stable condition on a general ward.

The investigation continues and any witnesses that have not already come forward are still encouraged to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.

Reported Three Vehicle Damage Only Collision in Paget

Around 1:50pm Thursday, March 15th police officers attended a reported three vehicle damage only collision on South Road in Paget near the junction with White Sands Road.

It appears that a truck being driven along South Road in the westbound lane collided with another truck being driven in the opposite direction, before striking a car – also being driven in the eastbound lane.

There were no reported injuries. However all three vehicles were damaged and there were temporary traffic delays in the area immediately following the collision.

Any witnesses are asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.

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