A New York woman who crashed her car into a Long Island fire station was found to be in possession of marijuana - and a stolen snake wrapped around her neck.

Nassau County police said Sarah Espinosa, of Albany, was driving west on Jericho turnpike when she crossed the central reservation and struck a vehicle. They said she continued through the front door of the New Hyde Park fire station and collided with two fire engines.

Fire staff rushed to her aid and were surprised to find a small ball python around her neck. Authorities said the snake had been stolen from a nearby pet shop shortly before the accident. Espinosa faces charges including reckless endangerment and driving while intoxicated.

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