Man arrested after dramatic Bath car crash

A man has been arrested after a crash in Bath that left a car wedged between the road and the basement area of a hotel.

It happened yesterday afternoon at around 4:45pm outside the Francis Hotel in Queen Square.

Photos of the dramatic scene drew significant attention on social media.

Avon and Somerset Police say a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of "driving while unfit through drink".

"One of the occupants of the car, a Kia Picanto, was rescued by a crew from Avon Fire & Rescue Service, while a second occupant had got out of the car by the time emergency services arrived," a statement from the police reads.

"We’d like to speak to anyone who saw this collision, or who may have any dashcam or mobile phone footage which may be relevant to our ongoing investigation."

If you can help, it's asked you call 101 and quote the reference number 5223063989.

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