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Man hospitalized after utility line incident

Traffic was diverted but now back to normal

Repairs being made this morning.    Photo: Tony McWilliam

An elderly man was taken to hospital after an incident in Hamilton Parish this morning.
Police reported a downed utility line, close to Shelly Bay MarketPlace.
A BPS press release issued shortly after 7am stated: “A man believed to be in his 70s has sustained injuries as a result, and is currently being treated at King Edward Memorial Hospital. The extent of his injuries are unknown to police. However, the man was conscious and responding to emergency personnel at the scene.”
Police diverted traffic through Radnor Road but in an update shortly after 8am, police said the road was clear and normal traffic flow had resumed. 

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