Dual carriageway closed after stray cows struck by vehicles
A dual carriageway was closed during the rush hour after several cows strayed onto the road and were hit by vehicles.
Essex Police said on Twitter that people in the vehicles suffered "some minor injuries" on the A12 Witham bypass on Friday morning.
The #A12 at Witham remains closed in both directions following this incident.
It will remain closed throughout rush hour for recovery, so continue to avoid.
In the diversion queue? Please do not turn around - follow the diversion & listen to officers' instructions, thank you. https://t.co/SKJD7ls2Ct
-- Essex Police (@EssexPoliceUK) August 17, 2018
Officers said the road would remain closed throughout rush hour.