Operation Under Way to Free 40 Cows After Lorry Overturns

'Complex' operation on major road to rescue 40 cows trapped after lorry crash

An operation is underway to free cattle from a livestock lorry which overturned on the M1 on Friday morning

M1 closed as rescue operation begins to free 40 cows trapped in overturned lorry

“It is quite a comprehensive operation,” rescuers say

Operation under way to free 40 cows after lorry overturns

An operation is taking place to free cattle from a livestock lorry which overturned on the M1 in Co Armagh.

'Complex' M1 rescue operation to free 40 cows trapped in lorry after crash

"It will be a protracted operation. A large vehicle like this with two decks, which has obviously been affected by the impact of the crash."

Northern Ireland's M1 motorway closed both ways after lorry containing cattle overturns

One person was taken to hospital following the incident.

M1 closed as livestock lorry overturns

Both directions of the motorway have been closed