Car crashes into irrigation channel

The woman driving the car was able to get out of the car herself.

She was assessed by ambulance officers at the scene, but did not have any serious injuries and did not need to be taken to hospital, police said.

The Ford Focus car was removed from the channel by a tow truck.

An overtaking lane on the highway was closed for a short time, but the other lanes in each direction remained open.

Police are investigating the collision.