Dog has miraculous escape on busy M27 as four cars crash to avoid hitting animal

A dog had a miraculous escape after appearing on the busy M27 during rush hour traffic this morning - as four cars crashed in a desperate bid to avoid hitting the animal.

By Steve Deeks

Published 31st Jan 2024, 11:24 GMT

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As reported, two lanes were left blocked following the incident eastbound between junctions 8 and 9 around 8.30am. Now police have revealed the crash took place after a dog was on the motorway.

A police spokesperson said: "At 8.26am this morning, we were called to reports of a collision involving four cars on the M27 Eastbound between junctions 8 and 9, after a dog was seen on the carriageway. The dog has been located and taken to a local vets. No injuries have been reported."

Police said there had been no reports the dog was hit by a car

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