Motorists asked to approach with caution after flock of sheep wander onto major road
MOTORISTS were asked to take caution this morning (Sunday, October 9) because of animals on a North Lincolnshire road.
The incident happened at around 8am and involved a flock of sheep.
The area concerned was the A161, between Epworth and Haxey.
In a message on social network Twitter, Humberside Police Sergeant James Main said drivers should approach the area with care.
#MedTrafficAlert A161 btw Epworth & Haxey-we have a flock of sheep making their way down the road minus a shepherd-approach area with care
— Sgt James Main (@SgtJamesMain) October 9, 2016
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