Deer Taken To Vets After Being Struck On A6

A deer has been taken for veterinary treatment after being struck by a vehicle on the A6 near Market Harborough.

It happened just before 1.30pm near the Foxton turn.

Staff from the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital in Kibworth attended the scene and transported the adult male Roe deer to emergency vets.

A number of drivers stopped at the scene and Police were called to control traffic, while the incident was dealt with.