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Drink Driver's Car Explodes in Shropshire Street
20 Jun
Summary
- A drink driver's car caught fire causing explosions.
- The incident occurred on Adderley Road in Market Drayton.
- The driver was disqualified for 14 months.
A fiery incident involving a drink-driver in Market Drayton resulted in explosions and significant damage to a vehicle. Police and emergency services responded to reports of a Range Rover Evoke ablaze on Adderley Road.
The intense fire destroyed the car, emitting thick smoke. Fire crews reported that magnesium components within the vehicle reacted violently with water, necessitating the use of a foam jet.
Andrew Passey, 57, from Market Drayton, appeared at Telford Magistrates court and pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while above the alcohol limit. He has been disqualified from driving for 14 months.
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