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Cow stuck on the M25 near Sevenoaks halts traffic

10:02, 09 September 2021

updated: 15:29, 09 September 2021

A cow which made its way onto the M25 caused traffic chaos.

Traffic wasn't moo-ving as officers tried to get it to safety close to the Clackett Lane services near Sevenoaks.

The appearance of the cow resulted in the M25 being shut in both directions. Picture: National Highways
The appearance of the cow resulted in the M25 being shut in both directions. Picture: National Highways
Traffic queues on the M25 after a cow got on to the motorway. Picture: National Highways
Traffic queues on the M25 after a cow got on to the motorway. Picture: National Highways

All traffic was held in both directions near Junction 6 for the A22 at Godstone.

Cameras showed all traffic was stationary just after 9am on the anti-clockwise side of the motorway.

One motorist, Mark Nolan, said: "Stuck in traffic #J6 #M25. I think there’s a large animal on the motorway."

While Twitter user James pictured the cow in the middle of the road, writing: "This is what happens when you travel on the M25. Oh dear."

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