A suspected drink driver smashed into a motorway barrier, before providing a breathalyser reading that was more than four times higher than the drink drive limit, traffic cops say.
Following the collision on the eastbound carriageway of the M56, the driver was breathalysed by police and provided a reading of 150 - more than four times higher than the legal limit of 35mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath.
The driver has since been 'taken off the roads', according to a spokesman for the traffic division of Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
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In a tweet posted just after 6am this morning (New Year's Day) GMP Traffic wrote: "Large amount of Drink & Drug drivers taken off our roads tonight including this one that blew over 150 at the roadside after colliding into the barrier on the E/B M56."
GMP Traffic also shared images from the aftermath of the collision, showing damage to the front of a white car, as well as its wheel arch.
If you are concerned someone is going to drink or drug drive, report it immediately by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can report any information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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