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Newborn Hospitalized After M50 Crash; Driver Arrested
25 May
Summary
- Newborn baby taken to hospital after early morning M50 collision.
- Driver arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following crash.
- Motorway closed for several hours impacting Monday morning traffic.
An eight-day-old baby was transported to the hospital following a significant crash on the M50 motorway on Monday morning. The collision involved a Peugeot 308 and the nearside barrier.
The incident occurred on the eastbound carriageway between junction one for Tewkesbury and junction two for Ledbury, prompting an immediate closure by West Mercia Police. This closure caused considerable disruption during the early hours and into the morning commute.
Authorities have arrested a 37-year-old woman in connection with the crash on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Police are actively seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the event or possesses relevant dashcam footage to aid their investigation.
