Motorway traffic was brought to a standstill - after three goats ran onto the carriageway. <br /><br />Drivers faced delays of around an hour as officers attempted to catch the animals between junction 13 and junction 12 near Stroud on Monday.<br /><br />National Highways and Gloucestershire Police closed the section of the M5 at 1.14pm with the road reopening at 2.13pm. <br /><br />A spokesperson from National Highways said on social media: "The wandering goats have been secured and taken to a place away from the motorway.<br /><br />"60 min delay north and 45 mins south remain but should begin to ease now. Thanks for your patience."
