Horse near Junction 13, Cheriton of M20 motorway coastbound is causing traffic chaos

By: Vicky Castle

Published: 00:00, 18 January 2015

Updated: 12:35, 18 January 2015

A horse is causing chaos on the M20 .

Motorists are warned to expect delays near Junction 13 (Cheriton), coastbound.

Delays on M20 as horse is found wandering down the hard shoulder. Picture: Kent 999s

Horse near junction 12 of M20. Picture: Kent 999s

Horse seen on coastbound hard shoulder. Picture: Kent 999s

The Highways Agency warned drivers to approach with caution while the horse is safely removed.

A spokesman for Kent Police said: "We have assisted an owner who was travelling on the M20 and experienced a problem with their horse box.

"The problem necessitated the owner to having to stop and remove the horse on the hard shoulder.

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"Officers are at the scene helping the owner and ensuring the safety of the horse and motorists."

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