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Video of erratic driving released

Thursday, 18 March 2021 06:39

Police in Sankt Gallen have released a dash-cam footage of a car driving erratically through the city.

The Opel Astra drove in the oncoming lane in a tunnel, in the bus lane and towards other cars. The driver of the following car recording the images was able to give police a running commentary.  

He also hit road signs and bollards separating the carriageway. 

The car eventually crashed into a tunnel wall. 

The 36-year-old driver was arrested. Policer say a blood test has been taken. 

You can see the video here.

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