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Watch: Pigs on the loose bring A-road to a standstill

Watch: Pigs on the loose bring A-road to a standstill
BBC UK Tuesday 20 October 2026, 09:55 UTC 1 min read
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The decision to shoot five of the 20 animals over safety concerns was not taken lightly, police say.

The decision to shoot five of the 20 animals over safety concerns was not taken lightly, police say.
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