Sheep blocking A45 near Northampton as firefighters and farmers bid to round up loose flock

Drivers are warned to avoid Brackmills junction after trailer overturns
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Drivers are being warned to avoid the A45 near Northampton while they round up a flock of SHEEP!

The livestock got loose after a trailer overturned near Brackmills on Friday afternoon (January 28).

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Local farmers and the animal rescue crew from Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue have also been called in to help.

A statement from Northamptonshire Police said: "A45 currently closed both directions at Brackmills whilst we deal with a trailer carrying livestock is rescued and transferred to another trailer.