Drink driver jailed for three years after horror crash in Newmains

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A speeding drink driver who had to be rescued from his blazing car after a horror crash has been jailed for three years.Andrew Smart was racing along at 85 miles an hour in a built-up area of Newmains when he lost control of the Ford Focus and ploughed into two other vehicles.Smart, two of his passengers and another driver suffered serious injuries.The 31-year-old admitted driving dangerously at a “grossly excessive” speed while under the influence.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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He was driving at approximately 85 miles an hour.“He tried to turn left on to Main Street but was unable to maintain control and his car collided with a Vauxhall Corsa that was waiting at the junction.“The accused’s car continued for a short distance and collided head on with an Audi.“Smart’s car caught fire and members of the public stopped to help get him out.”One of his two male passengers suffered a broken arm and leg as well as burns to his torso and legs.

The other had spinal, pelvic and arm fractures and required multiple operations.Smart himself had a spinal fracture, burns to