Police tell driver to buy a lottery ticket after she catapulted over a hedge and luckily missed a row of trees near Lutterworth

A driver had a miraculous escape after careering off the road and flying over a hedge near Lutterworth last night (Tuesday).

Police who raced to the dramatic crash told the shaken-up motorist to buy a Lottery ticket before driving her home after she escaped unhurt.

“The driver of this vehicle is one lucky lady," said Harborough police.

“Running out of skill, she left the road at speed and catapulted a hedge, missing a row of large trees.

“Told her to buy a lottery ticket, taken home by Lutterworth cops.”