Pigs put to sleep after transporter lorry overturns on A16 bypass

Some of the pigs being transported in a lorry which overturned at Cowbit today (Wednesday) have had to be put to sleep. 

Police said just before 10am: “We are currently dealing with a traffic incident on the A16 bypass at Cowbit involving a livestock lorry that has overturned.

“The lorry contained pigs and a vet will assess their welfare.

“Drivers should expect some disruption on the road and a partial closure is in place.”