'Drink-driver' arrested after car smashes into motorway safety barrier

By Alan Weston
Published 5th May 2023, 12:30 BST
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A suspected drink-driver escaped serious injury after their car smashed into a safety barrier on the M6.

North West Motorway Police posted dramatic pictures on Twitter following the incident early on Friday morning.

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They said: “This driver was very lucky to escape serious injury after colliding with the safety barrier on the M6 near Haydock. They did not require a visit to A&E but after providing a positive sample of breath, they remain in custody until they are sober enough to be interviewed.”