The incident, in Cabus Nook Lane, Winmarleigh, was one of the most dramatic incidents attended to by Lancashire Road Police this week.
Other incidents include drug-driving, cars being driven without insurance and a lorry carrying six tons of freight that wasn’t lashed down properly.
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5. Lucky
This van driver was lucky to walk away with only minor injuries after crashing and ending up in the canal in Cabus Nook Lane, Winmarleigh. Firefighters used a triple extension ladder, K9 lighting, and life jackets to rescue the driver. He was later reported for the due care offences by attending police patrols. Photo: Lancs Police
6. "Overwhelming smell"
Excess speed and an illegal number plate on this Golf caught the attention of patrols in New Hall Lane, Preston. The "overwhelming" smell of cannabis resulted in the driver providing a positive drug test. Photo: Lancs Police
7. Took a chance
This vehicle was seized for having no insurance. The driver said they had recently bought it and took a chance picking someone up from a night out. Photo: Lancs Police