Cattle bring traffic to a standstill on Calabar–Itu highway
A herd of cattle occupied part of Nigeria’s Calabar–Itu highway, according to Punch Nigeria, causing a major traffic obstruction. Motorists and commuters reportedly faced hours of delays, while residents lamented the disruption as vehicles were left stranded along the route.
Motorists and commuters were left facing severe delays after a herd of cattle occupied the Calabar–Itu highway, Punch Nigeria reported. The animals reportedly took over the road, obstructing traffic and creating a major gridlock. Vehicles were left stranded as drivers struggled to move along the highway.
The disruption lasted for hours, according to the report. Motorists and commuters expressed frustration at the scale of the obstruction, while residents also lamented the impact on movement in the area. The supplied report does not identify the cattle owners, state whether officials intervened or provide details of injuries or damage.
It also does not give a precise location on the highway beyond identifying the Calabar–Itu route.
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