Woman injured by taxi on pedestrian crossing
Created: May 06, 2010 11:00 AM
A 59-year-old woman was hit by a taxi while on a pedestrian crossing this week.The Warwick resident was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) and treated for bruises.The incident happened around 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the junction of Front and Parliament streets.
A 59-year-old woman was hit by a taxi while on a pedestrian crossing this week.
The Warwick resident was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) and treated for bruises.
The incident happened around 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the junction of Front and Parliament streets.
"The Warwick woman sustained bruising and pain to her body," a Police spokesperson said. "She was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment and later released. The driver, a 52-year-old St. George's man, was not injured and the taxi was not damaged."
He continued: "The Bermuda Police Service would like to commend the actions of two men who were passing by at the time and assisted the victim."
Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact PC Yvette Henry on 295-0011.