NORTH Yorkshire police successfully rescued five cows after they had become trapped following a crash on an A-road.

Police say the incident happened on the A19 between York and Easingwold yesterday afternoon.

The Northern Echo:

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Operational Support Unit officers reportedly responded quickly to the scene after a 4x4 towing a trailer overturned.

According to the force, five cows were trapped inside the trailer after it overturned.

The Northern Echo:

A rescue team of local farmers and firefighters managed to free all five of the cows and moved them to safety, say police.

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