Driver 'under influence of alcohol' arrested after car flips off road

Officers arrested the man following the crash on Sunday morning.

Driver allegedly under influence of alcohol arrested after car flips off road in South QueensferryPolice Scotland
Beth Franklin
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A driver has been arrested after a car flipped off the road in South Queensferry.

Officers arrested the man following the crash on Sunday morning.

Road Police Scotland said the driver of the car was found to be under the influence of alcohol.

The driver has been reported to Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

POlice Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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