The last few weeks have been busy for the emergency services working to keep Derbyshire’s roads safe – dealing with everything from drink and drug drivers to a series of horror collisions.
These are just some of the latest incidents dealt with by the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.
These are just some of the latest incidents dealt with by the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.
![On February 13, the Shirebrook Fire Station posted: “Shirebrook crews were mobilised to a road traffic collision, persons trapped at Clowne.
Working alongside Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Worksop crews, the casualty was extracted & left in the care of East Midlands Ambulance Service. Smooth, professional extraction by both crews.”](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ1ODk2NjllLWVmNWUtNGM1Ni1hZmMxLWE4NzM2ZWFmOGNmOTpmNjVjYzc3MC1mZTE5LTRmNDctOTdkMS0wNTc3NDc3NzEwYmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Occupants cut from car after huge crash
On February 13, the Shirebrook Fire Station posted: “Shirebrook crews were mobilised to a road traffic collision, persons trapped at Clowne. Working alongside Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Worksop crews, the casualty was extracted & left in the care of East Midlands Ambulance Service. Smooth, professional extraction by both crews.” Photo: Shirebrook Fire Station
![On February 22, the DRPU tweeted: “Chesterfield. Intel-led stop of this ‘uninsured’ recovery truck regarding the driver being under the influence.
A drug wipe shows positive for cannabis and a search finds a small amount on his person as well. #Arrested #Seized.”](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjNlZWU3M2RhLTVhZmMtNGMxYy05N2VmLTg0NmEwZmRmODQzYTozZWM3NjcyYy1lZjQ4LTQ5ZTYtODQyYi1jOWNjOWNkN2UxNDM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. Drug driver arrested in Chesterfield
On February 22, the DRPU tweeted: “Chesterfield. Intel-led stop of this ‘uninsured’ recovery truck regarding the driver being under the influence. A drug wipe shows positive for cannabis and a search finds a small amount on his person as well. #Arrested #Seized.” Photo: DRPU