Loose Horse Brings A14 To Standstill

A loose horse brought a stretch of the A14 to a standstill earlier today.

Both carriageways had to be closed between junction two near Kelmarsh and junction 3 near Rothwell after the animal entered the road.

Luckily, a driver managed to catch the horse and it was not injured.

A spokesperson for Northants Police told HFM: “Shortly after 10.05am today, November 6, the Force received multiple reports of a loose saddled horse on the A14 westbound between junctions 3 and 2.

“The horse was caught by a member of the public before police officers, the fire service and Highways arrived, with both carriageways briefly closed for safety reasons while the horse was collected by horsebox.

“All closures were lifted by 11.15am.”