32 car crashes reported in 3-day Christmas period

Part of a power pole stands upright on the roadside, held up by wires. The other half of the pole landed on the white Honda Civic when the car ploughed into a wall and the pole on North West Point Road on Monday afternoon. - Photo: CUC

Between Christmas Eve and Thursday afternoon, police received reports of 32 motor vehicle collisions across all three islands, with 20 of these occurring in the district of George Town.

Twelve of the collisions were reported as serious accidents involving injury. In some cases, the vehicles were overturned or occupants were trapped inside.

Over this three-day period, three people involved in motor vehicle collisions were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police are advising people to use the free Purple Ribbon bus system or to appoint a designated driver for the New Year celebrations.