Deer with suspected broken leg stops traffic on Tom Benson Way
Stunned motorists slowed down as the roe buck gingerly stepped into the road near a pelican crossing at Savick Brook in Ingol at around 6am.
It then stood motionless, suffering from a suspected broken leg, as traffic came to a complete stop in both directions.
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The deer was escorted safely off the road, as motorists patiently waited to resume their journeys.
The Post is making enquiries to find out whether the deer has survived or had to be humanely dispatched by the vet.
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