Cow Chaos Closes A350 Near Bath

Motorists on the A350 Northbound are stuck in gridlock after a herd of cows escaped, blocking the road just south of the M4 near Bath. Police have slammed the brakes on all traffic, sparking major delays in both directions.

Traffic Ground to a Halt

Officers have stopped vehicles while trying to round up the runaway bovines. Drivers remain trapped as police work to clear the animals safely from the carriageway.

Live Updates: What’s Happening Now?

  • Full stop: Traffic halted both north and southbound on the A350 as the chaos unfolded.
  • Southbound gridlock: Some cattle have been herded away but the herd isn’t fully cleared yet.
  • Northbound easing: The road is reopening northbound as the cows move along.

Driver Alert: Avoid the Area

The A350 northbound has reopened, but southbound remains shut as police continue to herd the last of the cows. Motorists should steer clear and find alternative routes to dodge the bovine traffic jam.

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