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Motorway closed as police work to round up loose goats

UPDATE: The goats have been removed and the motorway has reopened

byDaniel Jae Webb
25 March 2024 | 2.08pm
Motorway closed as police work to round up loose goats
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A motorway has been closed as police work to round up loose goats.

Three goats made their way onto the M5 between Stroud and Gloucester at around 1.30pm this afternoon (Monday).

Traffic on both carriageways have been stopped while National Highways traffic officers and police officers attempt to secure the animals.

There are delays of approximately 60 minutes in both directions.

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