A newborn baby and a woman were rushed to hospital following a serious motorway crash on the M50 this morning, with a 37-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
Crash Details
At approximately 6:15am, a Peugeot 308 collided with the nearside barrier between Junctions 1 and 2 of the M50, near the border of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. The vehicle then flipped onto its roof, causing significant damage to the barrier.
The driver, a woman in her 30s, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham for treatment. An eight-day-old baby was also transported to Birmingham Children's Hospital, located about 50 miles away from the crash scene. The severity of their injuries remains unknown, and it is not yet clear if the two individuals are related.
Arrest and Investigation
A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol. Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the moments leading up to it to come forward. PC Paul Pickering is leading the inquiry and can be contacted via email at paul.pickering@westmercia.police.uk.
Traffic Disruption
The crash caused major delays for motorists, with the entire eastbound side of the M50 shut between Junction Two (Ledbury) and Junction One (Twyning). The westbound side was temporarily stopped but later reopened. National Highways confirmed that one lane remained closed throughout the day due to barrier damage.
West Mercia Police stated: 'We are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M50 this morning (25 May), in which an eight-day-old baby was taken to hospital. At around 6.15am, a Peugeot 308 collided with the nearside barrier between Junctions 1 and 2 of the M50. The driver, a woman in her 30s, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. An eight-day-old baby was also taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol. We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the moments leading up to it.'
The Daily Mail has contacted the West Midlands Ambulance Service for an update on the condition of the baby and the woman.
