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Suspected Drink Driver Collides With Telegraph Pole On Long Lane

Photo: IOW Police

A 29-year-old woman has been arrested following a road traffic collision on Long Lane in Newport this evening (Sunday).

It's understood that Police and Ambulance crews are on scene.

A MINI One has collided with a telegraph pole. 

Diversions are in place, with motorists are being diverted through Staplers Road and Briddlesford Road.

UPDATED 22:00:

Its understood one person has been tended to by paramedics.

Vehicle recovery is now taking place.

UPDATED 22:24: 

One female has been taken to hospital after walking away from the incident with no major injuries.

The MINI has sustained significant damage in the impact, as has the telegraph pole.

Engineers from Open Reach will be attending the scene shortly.

UPDATED 22:33:

The Isle of Wight Police have released more information about the incident.

A 29-year-old woman has been arrested by officers on suspicion of drink driving, following a positive roadside breath test.

 

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