THE A34 has reopened after six cows were loose on the carriageway.

Police had closed the carriageway in both directions, between Peartree and Botley interchanges, but had cleared the cattle by 9.21am.

The southbound stretch was closed at 8.56am and the northbound at 9.02am. Police believe an insecure fence led to the escape.

  • If you got any pictures of the cows on the loose, please email them to our Picturedesk .