Crash involving fuel tanker, woman charged high-range drink driving in Balgowlah

Emergency services are currently on scene, following a two-vehicle crash in Sydney’s northern beaches tonight, NSW Police say.

About 8.30pm (Wednesday 17 October 2018) emergency services were called to Manly Road, near Sydney Road, Balgowlah, following reports a car and truck had collided.

No one was injured during the incident.

Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The driver of a silver VW Golf, a 33-year Dee Why woman, was breath tested at the scene, returning a positive result.

The woman was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station where she underwent a breath analysis, allegedly returning a reading of 0.222.

She was issued with a Field Court Attendance Notice for high-range PCA, including a number of traffic related offences. Her licence was also suspended.

The woman is due to appear at Manly Local Court on Wednesday 31 October 2018.

One north bound lane on Spit Road, remains open. Significant delays are expected and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

For the latest traffic information visit www.livetraffic.com.

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