A driver was caught travelling over double the speed limit just hours after a serious incident on the same road.

The car was moving at 77mph along Blackpool Road, which is a 30mph zone, at approximately 11.39pm on Tuesday (April 18).

Blackpool Road had earlier been closed following a serious incident that saw one driver freed from their vehicle using hydraulic cutting equipment.

It’s going from bad to worse. This time 77mph in a 30mph zone on Blackpool Road, Preston. Another one facing the Magistrates. #ST33 #T2RPU pic.twitter.com/EOuOCMxO3Q

— Lancs Road Police (@LancsRoadPolice) April 18, 2017

Lancashire Road Police had a busy night as they also caught a driver speeding in Penwortham.

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The vehicle was travelling at 90mph along Golden Way, which is a 50mph zone, at approximately 10.11pm.

Both drivers have been summonsed to court for driving offences, say police.

90mph in a 50mph zone!! ???? Golden Way, Penwortham. Another driver getting his day in court. Speed kills!! Slow down. #fatal4 #ST33 #T2RPU pic.twitter.com/wqCqwYzXIY

— Lancs Road Police (@LancsRoadPolice) April 18, 2017