Preston Bus and Audi crash in Ashton sees 30-year-old arrested on suspicion of psychoactive drugs offence

A 30-year-old man from Preston was arrested after a crash involving an Audi and a bus yesterday.

Police were called to the scene in Woodplumpton Road, Ashton at around 4pm, where the Audi driver was arrested on suspicion of a drugs offence.

The scene of the crash involving an Audi and a bus in Woodplumpton Road, Ashton on Sunday afternoon. Credit: Sam Alldrickplaceholder image
The scene of the crash involving an Audi and a bus in Woodplumpton Road, Ashton on Sunday afternoon. Credit: Sam Alldrick | Sam Alldrick

No one was injured in the crash, but Lancashire Police have confirmed the 30-year-old Audi driver was arrested on suspicion of a Psychoactive Substance with Intent to Supply.

He remains in custody at this time, added the force.

Pictures from the scene show the Audi with significant damage to its off-side, while the bus - part of the Preston Bus fleet - was also badly damaged in the crash.

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