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Chickens escape after lorry crash | Chickens escape after lorry crash |
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A major A-road has been closed after an articulated lorry carrying live chickens crashed. | A major A-road has been closed after an articulated lorry carrying live chickens crashed. |
Central Scotland Police said there were chickens all over the A80, just before the Castlecary Arches, following the accident at 0430 BST on Thursday. | Central Scotland Police said there were chickens all over the A80, just before the Castlecary Arches, following the accident at 0430 BST on Thursday. |
On and off ramps have been shut and the clean-up operation will not be completed until later in the day. | On and off ramps have been shut and the clean-up operation will not be completed until later in the day. |
An alternative route is via the B816 through Bonnybridge/Allandale and rejoining the A80 at Castlecary. | An alternative route is via the B816 through Bonnybridge/Allandale and rejoining the A80 at Castlecary. |
Chicken catchers | |
Police have closed the M9, M876 and M80 approach roads. | |
A police spokeswoman said the road was not expected to reopen for a "considerable time". | |
Police said specialist "chicken catchers" and vets are at the scene. | |
"The lorry is blocking the carriageway and there are live chickens on the road," the spokeswoman said. | |
"Anyone who is trying to get on to the A80 Glasgow-bound from the M9, M876 or the M80 will be unable to do so." | |
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