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Preston motorway junction reopens as loose horse caught

Posted on - 25th August, 2023 - 12:53pm | Author - | Posted in - Cottam, Fulwood, Fylde News, Lancashire Police, Lea, Preston News, Roads, Woodplumpton

Edith Rigby Way was closed earlier due to a loose horse.

The closure was put in place today (Friday 25 August) at the M55 junction.

The horse has since been caught and the closure removed.

A spokesperson for Blackpool Police said: “We can now confirm the horse has been secured into a trailer and the road and motorway junction have re-opened. Thank you for your patience.”

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