Wrecked car seized by police after being ploughed into metal barrier by suspected drink driver
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThis was the wreckage left behind after a suspected drink driver ploughed into a barrier near to the M60. Officers were called out overnight (August 12) to junction 19 at the Rhodes roundabout, between Middleton and Higher Blackley.
When they arrived, they discovered a silver Ford Focus appeared to have been driven into a metal barrier. An image from the scene, shared by North West Motorway Police, shows the front of the car completely wrecked following the smash.
Almost all of the car was found on a grass verge, with just the rear wheels still touching tarmac. North West Motorway Police cops said they were alerted to the incident by National Highways. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features At the scene, the driver was given a breathalyser test for alcohol.
After being found to be more than twice the legal limit, they were arrested on suspicion of drink driving while officers seized the damaged Ford.
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