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‘Message not clear enough’: Police warning as drink driver collides with tree in Armagh

Photo credit: Police Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Police have issued a further warning against drink driving after a motorist crashed into a tree in Armagh.

The single-vehicle collision took place on the Monaghan Road on Sunday night.

The 20-year-old driver was arrested after abandoning his vehicle when it collided with a tree.

The harrowing image was released on the PSNI Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Facebook page, with a spokesperson saying, “The message just isn’t clear enough for some”.

They continued: “Tonight Response officers from B section Armagh responded to reports of a single vehicle RTC on the Monaghan Road, Armagh.

“After colliding with a tree, the driver abandoned his car exposing road users to further risk. A 20yr old male was located a short time later and arrested for numerous driving offences including driving with excess alcohol.

“Do not put yourself or others at risk on our roads. Do not leave an empty seat at the table this Christmas. NEVER EVER DRINK AND DRIVE.”

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