Van driver with explosive load falls asleep at wheel
A driver of a van full of fireworks has tested positive for cannabis and cocaine after he fell asleep behind the wheel at a busy junction in Derby.
A motorist removed the keys from the vehicle and called the police. Upon arrival by the police the van driver was still asleep. The police discovered the van was full of fireworks and tested the driver for drugs and alcohol.
Police commented
‘Leaves the A38 and falls asleep on roundabout.
‘Member of public so concerned about the drivers ability to drive he takes the keys off him.
‘We attend, driver tests positive for cocaine and a van full of fireworks. A disaster waiting to happen. Arrested.’