Firefighters and police officers were called to Upavon Way in Carterton in the early hours of this morning.

A driver had gone over the mini roundabout, off the road, into a lampost before crashing into a building.

This picture shows the dramatic scene as teams from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service scrambled to stop a 'small gas leak'.

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The driver failed a roadside breath test and was arrested for drink driving.

Thames Valley Police has been contacted for more information

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This story was written by Shosha Adie

She joined the team in 2022 as a digital reporter.   

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