The PSNI has shared details of what has been described as a “very luck escape” for one driver after rural neighbourhood officers were called to the scene of a road traffic collision involving a cow in Northern Ireland.
According to officers a black cow on an unlit road led to a written off car but also added “thankfully a safe and well, but shaken up driver”.
The collision with the cow took place on the outskirts of Ballymoney in Co. Antrim.
In a social media post PSNI officers from Causeway Coast and Glens detailed that the cow had “bounced up the bonnet and onto the windscreen which thankfully held until the driver got stopped”.
“Thankfully this driver was doing the speed limit which may have saved his life.
“Unfortunately the animal involved sustained injuries which were beyond repair and was seen to by a local vet who attended the scene,” they added.
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The PSNI has now issued an appeal to road users to “please be vigilant at all times whilst driving”.
“Abide by the speed limits and stay safe.
“If you own livestock, or animals of any sort even just your pets, please be sure to ensure they are appropriately housed and contained. Think smart, stay smart and stay safe,” the police force has urged.
It has advised that if any one finds animals on a public road they should immediately contact the PSNI.
The PSNI will place a notice describing the animal and where it was found outside the nearest police station for 14 days. This gives the owner 14 days to come forward and claim the animal.
If, after 14 days, no owner has been found the police force can authorise the animal to be sold at market or by auction.
The PSNI will give the public 48 hours’ notice of this sale by posting a notice outside the police station and also outside of the place of sale.
