Accident: Delays At Paget Traffic Lights
[Updated - road open] As of 3pm this afternoon [Nov.25] there are traffic delays at the Paget traffic lights due to an accident involving a truck and a motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider is reportedly injured, but conscious and breathing at the scene. Police and first responders are attending this incident.
The police have encouraged motorists to take alternate routes.
Update 4.25pm: The road has been re-opened at Paget traffic lights
Update 6.01pm: A police spokesperson said, “Around 3pm on Friday, November 25th police and first responders attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury near the junction of Middle Road and South Road in Paget involving a motorcycle and a truck.
“It appears that both vehicles were traveling along South Road when they collided in the vicinity of the Paget traffic lights. The rider of the motorcycle, a 21 year old Warwick man, sustained arm and leg injuries and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. His injuries are not considered life threatening.
“The driver of the truck, a 52 year old Devonshire man, was not injured. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Any witnesses to this collision are encouraged to contact PC Francilla Henry on 295-0011.
The police have encouraged motorists to take alternate routes
Yeah, right. Like there are a whole lot of choices.
What happened here? Yet another cyclist thought that a red light did not apply to him???? Because of one persons thoughtless stupidity thousands are incovenienced spending thousands in gas not going anywhere in the traffic jam.
All for what??? Trying to save a few seconds!!!!
Dumb…. just plain old dumb.
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