Driver arrested for drink driving after car nearly crashed on M6 at Lancaster

By Michelle Blade
Published 10th Jul 2023, 12:47 BST
Updated 10th Jul 2023, 12:54 BST
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A driver was arrested after a vehicle on the M6 at Lancaster was reported to have nearly crashed into the central barrier.

After the report Lancaster police put plans into place to stop the vehicle with help from Cheshire Road Crimes Unit.

The vehicle was followed and was successfully and safely ‘boxed in’ after the Thelwall Viaduct.

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The driver blew 107 at the roadside (three times the limit) and was arrested for drink driving.

Police arrested the driver of this car after reports of the vehicle nearly hitting the central barrier of the M6 at Lancaster. Picture from Lancs Road Police.Police arrested the driver of this car after reports of the vehicle nearly hitting the central barrier of the M6 at Lancaster. Picture from Lancs Road Police.
Police arrested the driver of this car after reports of the vehicle nearly hitting the central barrier of the M6 at Lancaster. Picture from Lancs Road Police.

Lancs Road Police @LancsRoadPolice tweeted: “Vehicle M6 Lancaster reported to have nearly hit central barrier.

“Patrols develop plan to stop it with help from @CheshireRCU.

“It was successfully and safely 'boxed' after Thelwall Viaduct.

“Driver arrested for drink driving (107 at roadside x3 limit).