Police Identify Guest Worker Killed In House Explosion

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of 49-year-old Oscar Mascarinas and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. Mascarinas, a Filipino guest worker, was seriously injured as one of the occupants at a Hilltop Court, Southampton residence where an explosion occurred around 8:50pm Monday, 2nd May 2022 and later pronounced dead at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

At last check his 50-year-old wife, also a Filipino guest worker, remains listed in critical condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

A BPS Family Liaison Officer is providing ongoing support to both their families.

The investigation regarding the circumstances and cause of this tragic incident continues.

Once again, members of the public with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, are urged to call 247-1744 as soon as possible.

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