Stretch of M1 shut as PSNI deal with rogue cow

A stretch of the M1 had to be closed on Friday afternoon to allow the PSNI to remove a cow from the road.

The evasive farm animal was spotted near Lurgan before the police took the decision to close the roas.

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The cow was spotted near Lurgan. | jpimedia

“Motorists are advised that the M1 near Lurgan is closed in both directions (between Junctions 9 and 10) as police facilitate the removal of a cow from the road,” said PSNI.

Pleases seek alternative routes.

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