A driver has tested positive for drugs after a lorry overturned on the A1M today (Wednesday).
As YorkMix reported earlier, the collision caused congestion at the Scotch Corner roundabout.
It happened on the northbound carriageway at junction 53 for the A66 at around 6.15am .
Firefighters and paramedics attended to help free the driver from the cab of the white MAN lorry.
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “He escaped without injury but failed a road-side drugs test for cannabis.
“The 42-year-old from the Wirral, Merseyside, was arrested and later charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis. “
He has been bailed to appear at York Magistrates’ Court on 13 June.
The lorry’s trailer contained cardboard packaging, but fuel from the vehicle spilt onto the carriageway.
Diversions were in place until around 1.45pm while the vehicle was safely recovered, and the spillage cleared by highways officers.
Police are asking witnesses or motorists with dash-cam footage of the collision to get in touch.
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Peter Keenen
- Email Peter Keenen here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240085003
