Court Street, near the Spinning Wheel bar.

One, a 29-year-old, suffered injuries to his chest and arm. Yesterday he was in "stable'' condition in the intensive care unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

The other man, aged 27, suffered a wound to his hand, and other facial injuries. He was later arrested.

Police inquiries are continuing into the incident, which occurred at around 3 a.m.

TRAFFIC MISHAPS SHOW DECLINE AC Traffic mishaps show decline Two hundred and forty road accidents occurred in August -- compared with 278 for the same month last year, Police have revealed.

The number of crash victims has also decreased, from 144 to 127.

There were 76 single vehicle accidents last month, 52 involving livery cycles.

Police spokeswoman Sgt. Andrea Browne said: "We are naturally pleased by the decrease in accidents.'' She added inexperience was the main cause of crashes.

STUDENTS WARNED OF CASH SCAM CRM Students warned of cash scam Schoolchildren are in danger of being lured into a "get rich quick'' scam, Police warned yesterday.

Several youngsters have been urged to part with $400, with promises of $2,800 in return later.

Police say students between 16-18 are being targeted for the scheme -- although no one so far has fallen for it.

"We would like to warn people, especially school students, to be very careful before investing in a scheme of this nature,'' said Police spokeswoman Sgt.

Andrea Browne.

"Remember, if it sounds to good to be true it probably is.'' PUPILS' SAFETY AT RISK TFC Pupils' safety at risk Give our "lollipop ladies'' a brake! That's the message to the Island's motorists.

Police have urged more consideration for the ladies who guide young schoolchildren across roads every morning and afternoon. Their plea is particularly directed at older students on bikes.

It follows concern for the safety of pupils at Francis Patton School, Bailey's Bay. The youngsters are helped across the road daily between 7.45-8.30 a.m.

and 3-4 p.m.

Said Police spokeswoman Sgt. Andrea Browne: "There will be an accident unless people slow down and stop.'' DELTA EXTENDS LOW FARE PALN FLY Delta extends low fare plan Delta Airlines have given passengers a big boost by extending their "low sale fares'' scheme.

The deadline for buying tickets has been put off from September 30 until October 30.

Tickets are valid for travel up to December 14.

Delta's spokeswoman Ms Jackie Zuill listed the current prices for Bermuda-United States flights under the scheme, which started in early August.

These are, inclusive of tax: Boston, $251; Atlanta, $251; Miami, $298; Orlando, $331; Chicago, $326; and Los Angeles, $406.

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION FIR Spontaneous combustion -- a steady build-up of heat -- is blamed for a rubble fire at the Sallyport dump in Dockyard yesterday morning.

Firemen arrived at the scene to find the blaze covering a 50-foot by 50-foot area.

A Fire Services spokesman said: "We believe it was probably caused by spontaneous combustion, which happens from time to time. The rubble was mainly household waste.'' TRAFFIC HOLD-UP AC Traffic hold-up Rush-hour traffic was held up following a crash between a car and a cycle on South Road, Paget. The cyclist suffered a broken wrist, but the car driver was unhurt. The collision occurred around 4.30 p.m. on Thursday just outside the Rural Hill Plaza. Minor damage was caused to both vehicles.