Car crash was 'caused by drink and drugs'

A driver was arrested in Lea after crashing their car into a ditch.

The crash happened on Sidgreaves Lane last night. Lancashire Road Police said the incident was 'the result of driving after copious amounts of drink and drugs'.

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Picture by Lancashire Roads Police

The driver was arrested at the scene and tested four times the legal limit while in custody, police said.

Nobody was injured.

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