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Samantha Gildea

Delays on M1 after sheep rescued from motorway near Leeds

There are delays on the M1 near Leeds after sheep found their way onto the motorway.

Rolling roadblocks were put in place in both directions just after 11am so the animals could be moved to safety.

The incident happened between junction 47 for Garforth/Micklefield and junction 46 for Colton/Garforth.

All lanes were reopened at around 11.20am but there is queuing traffic and delays following the roadblock.

A speed restriction was also in force earlier while authorities located the animals.

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