CLEVELAND — Drivers on an Ohio interstate figured out an irregular traffic hazard over the weekend — a pair of police horses trotting against traffic on the motorway.
The 2 animals on the lam precipitated an irregular traffic jam Saturday afternoon as they wove by draw of slowing traffic after which stopped it on Interstate 90 in the downtown Cleveland place.
Cleveland.com reviews that video from the Ohio Department of Transportation confirmed the animals trotting on the facet of the avenue near the unit’s stables at about 12:15 p.m. Saturday. But one more video confirmed them headed westbound in the eastbound interstate lanes, slowing after which halting traffic.
The camera follows the animals, indirectly trailed by a police cruiser with flashing lights, heading extra alongside the motorway after which down an onramp earlier than cutting across a grassy portion onto an aspect facet motorway and out of watch.
Cleveland Police Sgt. Wilfredo Diaz informed journalists that the horses were contributors of the department’s mounted division. He mentioned they “inadvertently strayed” all the draw by draw of “routine care and bid.”
“Mounted officers promptly recovered each and each horses, making sure their security, and no extra incidents ensued,” Diaz mentioned.
Video of the horseplay led to a factual deal of online hilarity, with even the transportation department entering into the snarky act.
“Some exact horsepower on I-90 in downtown Cleveland this day. Any injuries? Neigh,” the department posted on Twitter/X.
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