Woman Arrested After Car Overturns in 30mph Zone
A suspected drink-driver was arrested after her car flipped onto its roof on a residential street in Birmingham on Sunday morning. The incident led to a significant emergency response and a prolonged road closure on Farren Road in Northfield.
Emergency Response and Road Closure
Police were called to Farren Road at just before 10:30am on November 30 following reports of a car that had overturned. Upon arrival, officers discovered a vehicle on its roof in the middle of the 30mph street. The scene was quickly secured, and the road was blocked off to traffic.
Emergency services remained at the location for several hours, with the closure still in effect as late as 12:30pm. A police presence was visible throughout the morning as officers investigated the single-vehicle collision. Authorities confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Arrest and Hospital Treatment
West Midlands Police confirmed that a 44-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink driving. Following her arrest, the woman was taken to hospital for medical treatment. The exact nature of her injuries has not been disclosed.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police stated: "We were called to Farren Road in Birmingham just before 10.30am today after a car overturned. A 44-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink driving and was taken to hospital for treatment. Enquiries continue."
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drink driving, particularly on residential roads where the safety of pedestrians and other road users is paramount.
