Just after 2pm on Tuesday a police Dodge Charger motor car was travelling along Smith Road heading towards Crewe Road when it collided with a  Nissan van which was travelling along Bobby Thompson Way.

Both vehicles received major damages and the two drivers received slight injuries but declined treatment. A breath test was conducted on both drivers and the driver of the police vehicle was negative. The other driver provided a positive test and was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

The matter is under investigation by the RCIP traffic department as well as an independent accident re-constructionist. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident can contact PC Chong 946 6254 at the RCIPS Traffic dept.