'Serious damage but no serious injuries' after BMW crash on A46
A driver walked away from a BMW crash which wrecked the car on one of the Midlands' busiest roads.
Officers shared an image of the vehicle showing how badly the car was impacted but revealed there were 'no serious injuries'.
The picture shows the car stranded on the side of the road, its windscreen smashed and interior badly damaged. Debris surrounded the car and its number plate was missing.
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It happened on the A46 yesterday, Sunday, June 7, one of numerous crashes on the road as heavy rains made for treacherous conditions.
A spokesman for Warwickshire Police Operational Patrol Unit said: "We attended multiple crashes on the A46 following rainfall.
"The last resulted in serious damage, but thankfully no serious injuries.
"Please be mindful in heavy rain, use fog lights if visibility is seriously reduced, stick to the left lane unless overtaking and reduce your speed. Let's all get your destinations safely."
We have approached West Midlands Ambulance Service for more information.
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