Swan on the loose causing traffic chaos at Wakefield

Traffic is backing up this morning following reports of a swan loose on the motorway.

Highways England have reported that the bird was spotted in lane three of the northbound carriageway of the M1 close to J39 at Durkar.

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Police are at the scene.

The variable speed limit signs overhead have been activated.

The motorway cameras show that police are on the scene and trying to clear the road.

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