Fri, 2014-09-12

There are currently traffic delays along a section of Middle Road, Southampton in the vicinity of Five Star Island, due to a reported two vehicle collision. Initial information suggests that a van and a large truck were involved.

Apparently the collision resulted in non-life threatening injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to take alternate routes if possible. More details will be provided as they become available.

Update: Around 2:45pm on Friday, September 12th first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Church Road.

It appears that a truck and a jeep were being driven along Middle Road in the vicinity of Five Star Island when the vehicles collided.

The jeep driver, a 32 year old Sandys parish man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. His injuries were not believed to be life threatening and he was apparently later discharged. There were no other injuries reported.

Both vehicles were damaged and there were traffic delays in the area until the jeep was subsequently towed from the scene. The truck was able to be driven away.

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