Car overturns as drink driver crashes near Edinburgh

The person was arrested after police arrived on the scene in South Queensferry on Sunday

Road Policing Scotland shared an image of the vehicle on its side
Author: Paul ReillyPublished 11th Nov 2024

An Edinburgh drink driver has been arrested after a car flipped on its side during a collision in South Queensferry.

The motorist was found to be under influence after officers arrived on the scene on Sunday.

The driver has since been arrested and reported.

Police Scotland uploaded a picture of the car on its side on social media.

Their condition is not currently known.

Posting on X, Road Policing Scotland, said: "Edinburgh RP attended a vehicle collision this morning in South Queensferry, the driver of which was found to be under the influence of alcohol.

"Arrested and reported to COPFS".

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