A driver who crashed into a roundabout blamed it on being "late for a gym class".
The speeding motorist used the terrible excuse to police after hurtling around a corner during torrential rain.
Greater Manchester Traffic Police shared a photo of the Vauxhall Astra which crashed in front of the patrol car yesterday.
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In a tweet, GMP Traffic said: "When it’s raining heavily and visibility is reduced you should slow down!
"Vehicle was travelling so fast they drifted round a corner and collided with a roundabout, right in front of XT51.
"Driver stated they were late for a gym class. Driver reported."
It comes after a learner driver blamed being caught behind the wheel on "failing his test the other day".
Officers pulled over a black Vauxhall Corsa in Altrincham on Monday night over the 'manner' in which it was being driven.
They discovered that the person behind the wheel was uninsured and did not have a full driving licence.
A Mercedes was seized by police after the driver was caught speeding in a cycle lane in Manchester.
The uninsured car was spotted hurtling along the A56.
