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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Charlotte Hadfield

HGV driver caught watching Avengers film behind the wheel on M6

A HGV driver was caught by police watching Avengers while driving down the motorway.

Lancashire Road Police spotted the driver on the M6 this morning, watching a film behind the wheel.

The motorist was subsequently reported by officers, on what was described as a "busy morning."

Police said other incidents included two drivers who were spotted driving at "excess speed" through roadworks on the M55.

A picture posted by the officers shows two vehicles on the motorway at 5.39am driving at a staggering 80mph.

The two motorists were also reported.

A spokesperson for Lancs Road Police said: "Busy morning for #T2TacOps. Two drivers reported for excess speed through the roadworks on M55 this morning.

"One HGV driver reported for watching Avengers whilst driving down the M6."

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