Waterlooville man, 20, arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after crash in Hilsea

A SUSPECTED drink-driver from Waterlooville has been arrested following a crash in Hilsea.
By Tom Cotterill and Richard Lemmer
Published 15th Sep 2021, 19:05 BST
Updated 15th Sep 2021, 21:49 BST
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As previously reported, the incident took place last night at 8.22pm, at the junction of London Road and Northern Parade.

Two cars, a white BMW and a blue Vauxhall Astra crashed, blocking the intersection.

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Nobody was injured during the crash, with local residents rushing to the aid of both drivers.

Emergency services pictured at the scene of the crash on Tuesday evening in Hilsea.Emergency services pictured at the scene of the crash on Tuesday evening in Hilsea.
Emergency services pictured at the scene of the crash on Tuesday evening in Hilsea.

Firefighters, paramedics and police also attended the scene and both cars were safely removed from the area.

However, Hampshire police said that one of the drivers involved in the collision has since been arrested.

A spokeswoman said: ‘The driver of the Astra, a 20-year-old man from Waterlooville, was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level is above the limit. He remains in police custody at this time.’

Anyone with information regarding this incident should call 101 quoting 44210369870.