Woman arrested after M50 crash injures newborn baby

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a motorway crash that sent an eight-day-old baby to hospital. The collision occurred on Monday morning on the M50 in Gloucestershire.

The incident took place at approximately 6:15 a.m. between junctions one and two of the motorway. According to police, a Peugeot 308 collided with the nearside barrier before overturning onto its roof. The female driver was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. An eight-day-old infant was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, located approximately 50 miles away. The severity of their injuries has not been disclosed, and the relationship between the woman and the baby is not yet clear.

Following the crash, the 37-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol. West Mercia Police are investigating the incident and have appealed for witnesses. Officials are asking anyone who saw the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the moments leading up to it to contact them.

The crash caused significant disruption on the M50. The entire eastbound carriageway was initially closed between junctions, and the...