Traffic on M1 halted after cows escape onto motorway
A trailer overturned earlier and released the animals onto the carriageway
The M1 has been closed in both directions close to Junction 34 at Sheffield Meadowhall, after several cows escaped onto the road.
National Highways says a full closure is in place following a single vehicle accident involving a trailer just before 9am, from which the two animals escaped.
Traffic is being diverted via the entry slip road to re-join the motorway further along.
Its not known if the animals are injured. National Highways says 'recovery' is underway.