Alleged drink driver crashes car into Gold Coast pond

An alleged drink driver crashed her car into a pond behind a Gold Coast shopping centre this morning.

Police were called to the scene near Westfield shopping centre in Helensvale at 7am.

The woman allegedly returned a positive alcohol reading when breath tested at the crash site.

She was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.

A tow truck was required to remove the vehicle from the water.

There were no passengers involved in the crash.