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Marc Waddington & Lottie Gibbons

Baby airlifted to Alder Hey after horror crash at Welsh caravan park

A woman was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving under the influence of cocaine after a baby was injured when a car crashed in a caravan park.

The 20-month-old had to be airlifted to Alder Hey hospital after the crash in Anglesey.

At around 7.15pm on Friday, April 19, the child was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, before being flown on to the children's hospital in West Derby.

Police have confirmed the child is in a stable condition, reports North Wales Live.

A woman, aged 44 was arrested.

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, this incident was one of 17 arrests involving suspected drink or drug driving in North Wales.

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Sergeant Meurig Jones of the North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit said: "Once again we are highlighting the number of drink and drug drive arrests on individuals who have shown a complete disregard not only for their own safety, but for the safety of other road users by taking to the roads whilst under the influence.

"Despite our repeated messages and warnings it is disappointing that we are continuing to make many arrests over what should be an enjoyable weekend for many.

A woman, aged 44 was later arrested (EAST KILBRIDE NEWS)

"Several of these individuals now have an anxious wait ahead of them whilst we await the results of further tests.

"If convicted of drug driving they could face being disqualified from driving, receive a hefty fine, a prison sentence and a criminal record.

"A drug drive conviction also means greater insurance costs and the possibility of being unable to travel to countries such as the USA.

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"People need to realise the consequences of their actions. A drink or drug driving conviction can be devastating, with significant criminal, personal, social and employment consequences.

"It will be harder for individuals to get to work, take their children to school and various other activities. They could even end up in prison. Worse than that – they could end up killing someone. Could you live with that on your conscience?

"Driving with excess alcohol or under the influence of drugs is not just a criminal offence but also completely unacceptable which puts lives at risk.

"We will continue in our efforts to change driver behaviour in order to make our roads safer."

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