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'Drink-driver' clocked at 132mph near Bedford | 'Drink-driver' clocked at 132mph near Bedford |
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A suspected drink-driver was clocked speeding at an "unbelievable" 132mph (212km/h), police have said. | A suspected drink-driver was clocked speeding at an "unbelievable" 132mph (212km/h), police have said. |
The Ford Focus driver was stopped on a section of the A421 near Bedford at about 21:10 BST on Thursday. | The Ford Focus driver was stopped on a section of the A421 near Bedford at about 21:10 BST on Thursday. |
Police posted an image of the speed gun display on Twitter after the man was arrested. | Police posted an image of the speed gun display on Twitter after the man was arrested. |
Officers said it was a "miracle" the motorist, who was found to be over the legal alcohol limit, "didn't kill himself or someone else". | Officers said it was a "miracle" the motorist, who was found to be over the legal alcohol limit, "didn't kill himself or someone else". |
The post drew a number of responses from shocked members of the public. | The post drew a number of responses from shocked members of the public. |
One asked if it was possible to fine drivers "for stupidity", while another said police prevented what "could have been a horrific scenario". | One asked if it was possible to fine drivers "for stupidity", while another said police prevented what "could have been a horrific scenario". |
In one reply, officers said they hoped the arrest would result in a "lengthy ban" for the driver. | In one reply, officers said they hoped the arrest would result in a "lengthy ban" for the driver. |
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