This was the scene of a single vehicle collision just outside Dungannon on Sunday morning.
A drink-driver veered off the Moor Road – just off the main A45 near the Tamnamore Roundabout – and down a hidden embankment.
Fortunately for the driver, they were able to free themselves from the car stuck in the ditch.
Unfortunately for the driver, police officers who arrived in the early hours of Sunday morning found the driver nearby.
Dredger did not pass.
Police confirmed that no one was injured, but appealed for witnesses to call 101 quoting reference 396 of today.
Elsewhere on the roads today, a motorcyclist in his 60s died following a road accident on the R173 between Carlingford and Omeath at around 3.30pm.
The road has been closed to facilitate a forensic examination of the scene and local detours are in place.
Gardaí have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them at Dundalk Garda on 042 938 8400 or any garda station.
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