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Chickens escape after lorry crash

Police said live chickens were all over the road
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.

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.

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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