Driver arrested after car crashes into Ipswich businesses
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a car collided with two businesses in Ipswich town centre early this morning.
The big picture: Police were called to Tacket Street shortly before 04:30 BST following reports of a single-vehicle collision. The incident has led to road closures and damage to local businesses.
Key details: The car reportedly left the road and struck a building, damaging two businesses:
- A male passenger had to be extracted from the vehicle and was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
- The driver, a man in his 20s, was arrested at the scene after failing a roadside drug test.
- Tacket Street is currently closed at the junction with Cox Lane.
What's next: Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to assist their investigation.
Between the lines: Authorities do not believe anyone else was involved in the collision and have stated it is not connected to an assault that took place in the town centre last night.
How to help: Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roads Policing Team at Suffolk police, quoting reference 37/53999/24:
- Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
- Phone: 101
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