An eight-day-old baby has been rushed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital following a serious car crash caused by a suspected drunk driver. The incident occurred early this morning, May 25, at approximately 6:15 a.m. on the M50 in Gloucestershire.
According to reports, a Peugeot 308 collided with the nearside barrier between junctions 1 and 2 before flipping onto its roof. The 37-year-old female driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. She was subsequently taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.
The newborn baby, a passenger in the vehicle, was urgently transported to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for specialist care. The crash triggered significant traffic delays on the M50 eastbound, with one lane remaining closed to facilitate barrier repairs and an ongoing police investigation.
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West Mercia Police have appealed to the public for any witnesses or dashcam footage that may assist their inquiry. A spokesperson stated, “We urge anyone who saw the collision or captured the moments leading up to it to come forward.” Witnesses can contact PC Pickering via email at [email protected].
Emergency services responded promptly, but the incident caused severe disruption for motorists in the area during the morning rush.