60 sheep die in A24 crash

Police say that the sheep were in a lorry which overturned on the northbound carriageway at Dial Post at around 4.20pm.

Officers say that the RSPCA and DEFRA were informed and that a man has been arrested in connection with the crash.

A police spokesman said: “The 34-year-old man from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

“He has been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.

“The road was closed in both directions for several hours as officers responded to the scene, and we’d like to thank the public for their patience and understanding.

“Anyone who saw what happened, or who captured the incident or the moments leading up to it on dash cam, is asked to email [email protected] quoting serial 933 of 28/09.”