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Motorway closed after cows escape Motorway closed after cows escape
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An escaped herd of cattle has forced the M18 motorway to close on the border of East and South Yorkshire during the morning rush hour. An escaped herd of cattle forced the M18 motorway to close on the border of East and South Yorkshire during the morning rush hour.
The motorway is blocked in both directions between the junctions for the M62 and the A614. The motorway was blocked in both directions between the junctions for the M62 and the A614 for over an hour on Wednesday.
The carriageway closures have caused long delays for motorists. The carriageway closures caused long delays for motorists.
Efforts are being made to round up the animals. The Highways Agency said the motorway was expected to be cleared and running normally later in the morning. The animals were rounded up and the motorway was cleared and running normally by 1000 BST.