Uninsured speeding driver crashes car while twice the alcohol limit in Kirkham

A suspected drink-driver has been arrested after they crashed their car while speeding in Kirkham.
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Police closed Dowbridge between the A583 and New Hey Lane as a result of a road traffic collision at around 4.20pm today (June 9).

They have now shared a picture of the car involved which shows the bonnet was completely ripped off during the collision, leaving the engine lying in the middle of the road.

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The driver was arrested on suspicion of being twice the alcohol limit, twice the road speed limit and for having no licence and no insurance.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "Twice the drink drive limit, twice the speed limit, no licence, no insurance and now no engine.

"Luckily only minor injuries. Driver now housed in Blackpool custody."