Published Date:
06 September 2007
THE driver of a coach which overturned on a slip road off the M1 motorway at Newport Pagnell allegedly failed a breath test after being cut from the wreckage.
The 34-year-old, from West Bromwich, West Midlands, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after his vehicle flipped over at about 4pm on Monday.
Officers are still waiting to speak to the driver, who was seriously injured in the crash, and is being treated at Northampton General Hospital.
Dozens of people were also injured, six seriously, when the single-decker overturned after hitting a kerb. Police have carried out a detailed investigation of the scene.
Richard Bowker of National Express, operators of the coach from Birmingham to Stansted Airport, said the firm was fully co-operating.
“To be even considered to drive for National Express you have to pass very rigorous tests and the recruitment test – particularly around drugs and alcohol – is very tough.”
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Last Updated:
05 September 2007 4:49 PM
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Source:
Northampton Chron & Echo
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Location:
Northampton
