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Wandering cows cause road chaos | Wandering cows cause road chaos |
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The M2 has been reopened after a number of cows found their way onto what is one of the main arterial routes in and out of Belfast. | The M2 has been reopened after a number of cows found their way onto what is one of the main arterial routes in and out of Belfast. |
It was closed in both directions from Sandyknowes shortly after 0930 BST on Tuesday for a number of hours. | It was closed in both directions from Sandyknowes shortly after 0930 BST on Tuesday for a number of hours. |
A PSNI spokeswoman said four or five animals were removed, and it was feared others in the area could stray onto the road. | A PSNI spokeswoman said four or five animals were removed, and it was feared others in the area could stray onto the road. |
The closure caused major traffic disruption in the area. | The closure caused major traffic disruption in the area. |
It is understood the cows were being transported in a trailer which overturned. | It is understood the cows were being transported in a trailer which overturned. |
If you have pictures of the blocked motorway, please send them to nipics@bbc.co.uk - see www.bbc.co.uk/terms for full terms and conditions | If you have pictures of the blocked motorway, please send them to nipics@bbc.co.uk - see www.bbc.co.uk/terms for full terms and conditions |
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