M74: A swan has caused disruption on a Scottish motorway as it attempts to cross the road

Drivers were warned to take extra care on a Scottish motorway on Thursday morning as an unexpected visitor decided to attempt to cross the road.

A swan wondered out onto the M74 at around 6.30 am on Thursday, surprising drivers.

The feathered friend was spotted on the road near Junction Six on the hard shoulder and appeared to be trying to cross the road.

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M74: A swan has caused disruption on a Scottish motorway as it attempts to cross the road
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Traffic Scotland warned drivers to exercise caution, and 15 minutes later, they reported that the swan had thankfully flown off.

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