A CAR spun off the road and crashed after a large bug flew inside scaring the driver.
The driver was travelling 10 miles from their home in Thatcham on the B4009 when they crashed earlier today.
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Police were in attendance and said there were also three friends in the car.
A tweet said: "Driver of this car crashed on the B4009 in Thatcham due to a large bug flying in!
"They were driving TEN miles from home to walk their dog, three friends in the car."
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 🚗. Discharged at at scene. 🚔, 🚑 & 🚒 attended. Clearly an avoidable journey! @TVP_WestBerks #STAYATHOME! 👮🏼♂️ #P5562 #P2071 #P3386 pic.twitter.com/gDwjxkmnTh
— TVP Roads Policing (@tvprp) April 5, 2020
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It comes after this weekend's warm weather, where police have warned they will be making extra road checks to ensure people are only travelling for 'essential reasons' only.
The driver was discharged at the scene.
South Central Ambulance Service were also at the scene.
They have been contacted for more information.
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