A drunk driver attempted to hide in a field after crashing her car outside Newry, before being spotted by police.

Police said the driver was three times over the legal limit for alcohol and had no driving licence or insurance for the vehicle.

The crash caused disruption on the A1 dual carriageway outside Newry on Tuesday evening.

Road Traffic Collision outside Newry

A police spokesperson said, “It is simply a miracle that nobody was hurt in this collision, in fact the driver was able to escape the vehicle and run and hide in a field.

“But this was not good enough for local police who were able to spot her.

“A court date will await in due course.

“Never ever drink and drive.”