Two police officers taken to hospital after woman slams into patrolling vehicles on the Isle of Wight

By Tom Cotterill

Published 21st Jan 2022, 11:04 BST

Updated 21st Jan 2022, 12:03 BST

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THREE people – including two police officers – have been taken to hospital after following a crash involving an alleged drunk-driver.

The smash took place on last night at about 7.15pm.

A patrolling police car was at the junction of Leeds Street and Fitzroy Street, in Sandown on the Isle of Wight, when a Mini Cooper slammed into it.

The two police officers hurt in the incident were taken to hospital but have since been discharged.

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The passenger of the Mini, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. However, Hampshire police said they were ‘not deemed life-threatening’.

A spokesman added: ‘The driver, 32-year-old Danielle Tuffrey of Atherley Park Way in Shanklin, has been charged with drink driving, driving without insurance, and driving without a valid test certificate.’

She was bailed to appear at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on February 4.

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