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Charges laid after vehicle crashes through guardrail in downtown London, Ont.

No injuries were reported, but charges were laid following a series of events that led to a vehicle crashing through fenced guard-rail and ultimately landing on its roof. Matthew Trevithick / Global News

No injuries were reported, but charges were laid following a series of events that led to a vehicle crashing through a downtown London, Ont., fenced guardrail and ultimately landing on its roof.

Police say emergency crews responded to reports of the crash at around 3:30 p.m. on Monday near Wellington and Horton streets.

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A vehicle had been allegedly travelling eastbound on Bathurst Street before driving through a fenced guardrail located just east of Wellington Street, according to police.

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After crashing through, police say the vehicle landed on its roof, with the driver fleeing the area on foot before officers arrived.

The driver was found and arrested a short distance away, according to police.

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A 32-year-old London man has been charged with dangerous driving, failure to remain and driving while under suspension.

The accused remains in custody and was scheduled to make a court appearance on Tuesday.

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