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Friends on unnecessary drive escaped unharmed after car crash

Police were called yesterday after a vehicle was left seriously damaged following a smash - with four people inside

Joe Mellor by Joe Mellor
April 6, 2020
in Automotive

A group of friends on an unnecessary drive had a car crash – caused by a giant bug flying in the window, police say.

Offices were called yesterday after a vehicle was left seriously damaged following a smash – with four people inside.

Credit;SWNS

The party were discovered ten miles from home, claiming they were on their way to walk their dog – despite strict advice from the authorities.

Credit;SWNS

But a large insect flew in while they were on the B4009 near Thatcham, Berks. – causing the driver to lose control.

All four were discharged by paramedics at the scene and the dogs in the car were unharmed. The bug died.

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Posting on Twitter, Thames Valley Police said: “Driver of this ? crashed on the B4009 #Thatcham due to a large bug flying in!

“They were driving TEN miles from home to walk their ?, 3 friends in ?.

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“Discharged at scene. ?, ? & ? attended. Clearly an avoidable journey!”

A number of people commented on the police’s social media post – with many criticising the group.

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The public have been asked to stay inside and only travel for absolutely essential reasons to reduce pressure on health services during the coronavirus pandemic.

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