Commuters on the M4 faced unexpected delays this morning after a daring cow brought traffic to a grinding halt. The bovine fugitive managed to evade capture for hours, creating a spectacle that left motorists both frustrated and amused.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the animal trotting along the busy motorway near Reading, causing vehicles to brake suddenly as drivers swerved to avoid a collision. Police were quickly dispatched to the scene, but the clever heifer proved surprisingly agile, dodging officers with apparent ease.
Rush Hour Standoff
The standoff lasted through the morning rush hour, with traffic backing up for miles in both directions. Highways England implemented temporary lane closures as officers attempted to safely contain the animal.
"It was like something out of a comedy sketch," one stranded motorist told reporters. "You don't expect to be late for work because of a cow playing chicken with traffic cops."
Dramatic Capture
The drama finally concluded when a team of specialist animal handlers managed to corner the runaway bovine using food as bait. Video footage shows the moment the cow was safely loaded into a trailer, much to the relief of frustrated commuters.
Police confirmed no humans or animals were injured during the incident, though the cow's motives for the great escape remain unclear. Local farmers are being contacted to help identify the adventurous animal's owner.
The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Britain's roads, where even livestock can become unlikely disruptors of the daily commute.
