A newborn baby, just eight days old, has been taken to hospital following a serious road traffic collision on the M50 in Gloucestershire. The incident occurred early on Monday morning when a Peugeot 308 crashed into the nearside barrier between junctions 1 and 2, causing the vehicle to flip onto its roof.
Arrest Made After Crash
Police have arrested a 37-year-old woman on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol. The driver, a woman in her 30s, was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. The eight-day-old infant was rushed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for medical care.
Traffic Disruption and Investigation
The crash caused significant delays for motorists, with one lane of the M50 eastbound remaining closed for barrier repairs. Emergency services attended the scene, and traffic was at a standstill for several hours while accident recovery and police investigation work was carried out.
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision. A spokesperson said: 'We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Pickering by emailing paul.pickering@westmercia.police.uk.'
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
