A DRIVER has been taken into custody for being over the drink drive limit.
The female motorist was arrested tonight after emergency services were called to a one-vehicle crash on the M60.
The incident occurred on the clockwise carriageway between Junction 7 for Altrincham and Stretford, and Junction 8 for Carrington.
The woman blew 109 into a breathalyser at the scene, police said. The legal limit for alcohol levels in the body while in control of a vehicle in England is 35mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath.
North West Motorway Police tweeted at about 6.30pm: "One-vehicle RTC M60 J7 to J8 clockwise. Police on scene with fire and ambulance. Female driver has blown 109 at the scene. Legal limit is 35. Female will be checked over by ambulance before being taken to custody. No other persons involved @gmptraffic #ME54 #ME44 #Fatal5."
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