Shocking photos show aftermath of Derbyshire horror crash – with driver arrested for being high
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On Monday, August 15, the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit were called to reports of a collision on Derby Road, Wirksworth.
When they arrived, they found a vehicle that had demolished a telegraph pole before landing on its roof.
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Hide AdThe driver tested positive for cannabis, and was identified as only having a provisional licence.
He indicated that his brother, who was still at the scene, was supervising him. Officers then asked the brother to perform a drugs test – which also came back positive for cannabis.
Both were subsequently arrested and the vehicle was recovered.