Police slam driver who falls asleep before ploughing into car causing them to crash into bushes on A31 near M27

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Police have slammed a driver who fell asleep before ploughing into a fellow motorist – causing them to crash and end up on the verge of a busy Hampshire road.

Cops posted a picture on social media to highlight the incident that miraculously left no one injured. It happened on the A31 close to where the road joins the M27 during Monday evening rush hour around 5.30pm. The picture shows the vehicle on its side nestled partially in bushes.

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A post on Twitter from Hampshire’s road police warned people against driving when tired, adding: ‘The innocent driver of this 4x4 was struck by a motorist on the A31, who fell asleep at the wheel. Thankfully no one was injured. Please, pull over and take a rest when driving if you feel tired.’

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