Suspected drunk driver arrested after smashing into Worksop bus stop

The driver, aged 29, who careered into the shelter and a wall, was taken to hospital for treatment after the incident at about 9.30pm on Wednesday night.

Photos and videos from the scene showed a large cordon in place and a large police presence - while an air ambulance was also called out.

Carlton Road was closed while the incident was dealt with – reopening at around midnight.

The 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink and drugs.

He was subsequently released under investigation while police continue their enquiries.

Inspector Kylie Davies, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "I'd urge anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have captured dashcam footage to please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 565 of 5 August 2020."

A message from the Editor:

Thank you for reading this story on our website. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news on this free-to-read site, I am asking you to also please purchase a copy of our newspaper.

Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspaper.

Thank you

Nancy Fielder, editor