The incident, in Cabus Nook Lane, Winmarleigh, was one of the most dramatic incidents attended to by Lancashire Road Police this week.
Other incidents include drug-driving, cars being driven without insurance and a lorry carrying six tons of freight that wasn’t lashed down properly.
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1. Seized
This Ford Fiesta was stopped in Rippon Terrace, Preston.
The driver was not insured to drive the vehicle and failed a roadside test for cocaine.
The driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized. Photo: Lancs Police
2. Six tons
Police spotted this load being pulled on M6 from Lancaster, and as officers went passed, they could not see any straps lashing it down. When they stopped it to inspect, they found a "wholly inadequate lashing method" holding six tons down. Photo: Lancs Police
3. Cannabis
The driver of this Audi A3 was stopped in North Road, Preston.
The driver was not insured to drive the vehicle and failed a test for cannabis.
The owner of the vehicle was also issued with a penalty for permitting its use without insurance. Photo: Lancs Police
4. Police-style baton
This Ford Fiesta was stopped in London Way, Preston.
The driver was found to be in possession of cannabis and a police style baton.
They were arrested for possession of drugs and offensive weapon. Photo: Lancs Police
5. Lucky
This van driver was lucky to walk away with only minor injuries after crashing and ending up in the canal in Cabus Nook Lane, Winmarleigh.
Firefighters used a triple extension ladder, K9 lighting, and life jackets to rescue the driver. He was later reported for the due care offences by attending police patrols. Photo: Lancs Police
6. "Overwhelming smell"
Excess speed and an illegal number plate on this Golf caught the attention of patrols in New Hall Lane, Preston.
The "overwhelming" smell of cannabis resulted in the driver providing a positive drug test. Photo: Lancs Police