Delays on A47 as horse is rescued from ditch
One lane has been closed on the Acle Straight while fire crews rescue a horse stuck in a ditch. Picture: Andy Butterton/PA Wire - Credit: Archant
There were delays on the A47 Acle Straight this afternoon as emergency crews worked to rescue a horse from a ditch.
There are delays on the Acle Straight this afternoon (Tuesday, June 16) due to a horse stuck in a ditch Picture: Google Maps - Credit: Archant
Norfolk Police said they were called to manage traffic at around 3pm (Tuesday, June 16) while fire crews, including a rescue boat, attended the scene at the Halvergate turn.
A spokesman said the Yarmouth-bound carriageway was closed while the effort got underway.
Initially the call came through as a “highway obstruction” but turned out to be a horse in a ditch.
Police were on scene to assist with traffic control with Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service leading on the incident.
A spokesman for the fire service confirmed a 999 call was received at 2.49pm.
Crews from Yarmouth and Carrow, as well as the rescue boat from Carrow, rushed to the scene and “manually assisted the animal to safety.”
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The horse was reportedly unharmed.
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