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Chicken lorry crash causes chaos Chicken lorry crash causes chaos
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The central belt of Scotland has become gridlocked after an articulated lorry containing live chickens crashed.The central belt of Scotland has become gridlocked after an articulated lorry containing 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.
Police said on and off ramps have been shut causing huge tailbacks throughout the Stirling area.Police said on and off ramps have been shut causing huge tailbacks throughout the Stirling area.
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.
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Police have closed the M9, M876 and M80 approach roads.Police have closed the M9, M876 and M80 approach roads.
The accident has caused tailbacks across the central belt
A police spokeswoman said the road was not expected to reopen for a "considerable time".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.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."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.""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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