Car driver crashes into caravan after drinking on train

A woman who got into her car after drinking on a train crashed into a caravan less than 200m (656 ft) from the station where she alighted, police have said.

Heather Allmond, 38, consumed alcohol while on a train from London to Nottinghamshire in May 2024, before deciding to drive away from Newark Station.

Shortly after leaving the site, she crashed and became stuck underneath a parked caravan from which she was freed by members of the public.

Allmond, of Marshalls Rise, Gainsborough, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention and drink driving, and was given a community order at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Nottinghamshire Police said it was called to the crash on Lincoln Street shortly after 18:00 BST on 2 May of last year.

Officers arrested Allmond, who they suspected was drunk, before taking her to hospital to be checked over.

Appearing at court, Allmond was sentenced to a 12-month community order and was banned from driving for a year.

She was also told she must complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days and pay both a £114 fine and £1,000 in court costs.

Jon Skilling, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Heather Allmond is incredibly lucky that her decision to drive that day didn’t lead to her or someone else being severely injured.

“She should count herself exceptionally fortunate that her actions didn’t lead to more severe consequences.”