NewsUK NewsMotorwaysAn eight-day-old baby was taken to hospital after a Peugeot 308 crashed and flipped onto its roof on the M50 on Monday morning - a 37-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving18:19, 25 May 2026Updated 18:27, 25 May 2026An eight-day-old baby has been rushed to hospital after a car crashed and flipped onto its roof in Gloucestershire.A Peugeot 308 collided with the nearside barrier between junctions 1 and 2 of the M50 before overturning at around 6.15am on Monday. A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol following a police investigation.The driver of the car, a woman in her 30s, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment, while the eight-day-old baby was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.Motorists faced lengthy delays while accident recovery and police investigation work was carried out, Gloucestershire Live reports. One lane of the M50 eastbound remains closed to allow barrier repairs to take place. Traffic was at a standstill for several hours as emergency services attended the scene.Police are now appealing for witnesses. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the moments leading up to it. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Pickering by emailing paul.pickering@westmercia.police.uk."Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsMotorwaysGloucestershire