A DRIVER had a miraculous escape when a car overturned on the A338 Spur Road.

The accident happened on the southbound carriageway south of the Avon Causeway Hotel.

Firefighters from Christchurch, Springbourne and Ringwood who attended the scene just before 5am on Saturday found the car on its roof. They opened a door to release the occupant, who escaped with only a scratched knee.