THIS was the scene after a car crashed into a safety barrier on the M6 overnight.
The car was badly damaged in the collision, which happened near Haydock.
North West Motorway Police said the driver had luckily "escaped serious injury" and did not need to attend A&E.
Officers added that a breath test was conducted and a drink driving suspect has been taken into custody to be interviewed.
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Police said: "This driver was very lucky to escape serious injury after colliding with the safety barrier on the M6 near Haydock.
"They did not require a visit to A&E but [...] they remain in custody to be interviewed."
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