Cows rescued from overturned trailer

7 November 2025

Archie FarmerDevon

A number of cows became trapped and needed rescuing after a trailer overturned on a road.

Crews from Danes Castle fire station in Exeter were sent to the scene on the outskirts of Crediton at 06:29 GMT on Friday.

Police confirmed that local road closures were put in place while emergency services dealt with the situation.

A winch was used to release five cows before crews worked to right the trailer, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said.

The service said the incident was ongoing.

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