Shocking image shows aftermath of crash caused by drunk driver on the M6

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Lancs Road Police have released an image of a road traffic collision caused by a drunk driver.

The shocking image shows the aftermath of a car crash which happened on the M6 southbound near to the J33 earlier today.

Police have released the following image of a crash that was caused by a drink driver on the M6 to deter others.Police have released the following image of a crash that was caused by a drink driver on the M6 to deter others.
Police have released the following image of a crash that was caused by a drink driver on the M6 to deter others. | Lancs Road Police

Luckily, no-one was seriously injured.

A spokesperson for Lancs Road Police said: “This is the result of drink driving from an RTC earlier this afternoon on the M6 southbound near to J33.

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“Fortunately no serious injuries and no other vehicles were involved.”

They added: “Although, the driver provided a roadside breath sample more than 3x legal alcohol limit.”

For drink driving in the UK, the maximum penalty is six months imprisonment, an unlimited fine, and a driving ban of at least one year (or three years if convicted twice in 10 years.

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