More than 100 crash victims taken to hospital each month
More than 100 road crash victims have to be treated in hospital every month, it was revealed today.
Kim Wilson, the Health Minister, told MPs that more than 3,760 people were admitted to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for traffic collision-related injuries between 2023 and 2025.
And she said one in ten of those who go to hospital are admitted for acute care, staying an average of seven days.
“Others suffered head injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, and other forms of trauma with long-lasting consequences,” she said. “Tragically, some did not survive.”
She added: “Behind every statistic is a family member, a friend, a co-worker, a neighbour — someone whose life has been altered.
“These accidents result in physical pain, emotional distress, financial hardship and, in some cases, long-term disability.
“For parents, partners and children, the consequences extend far beyond the hospital walls.”
She added that people aged between 18 and 35 made up more than 40 per cent of all collision-related hospital admission and that many were young men.
“These are young adults in the prime of their lives, many of whom are just entering the workforce, pursuing higher education, or starting families,” she added. “When they are injured, it affects not only their own future but the stability of the households they support.”
Ms Wilson said: “The findings of this three-year analysis make it clear that a coordinated response, which includes all stakeholders, is needed.
“Road safety is not solely a transportation issue. It is a public health issue. It is a family issue. And it is a community issue. The impact of road traffic collisions is felt not just in the Emergency Department but in living rooms, workplaces, and classrooms across Bermuda.”
She said she reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to with “our partners in public safety, transportation, and community organizations to reduce preventable injuries, support emergency responders, and ensure that families receive the care and assistance they need”.
Dwayne Robinson, the Shadow Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, asked if the Ministry of Health would be assisting with the National Road Safety Plan.
Ms Wilson confirmed that the Ministry would.
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