Rescue urges drivers to slow down after deer dies

The injured deer was found on the side of a road

A wildlife rescue team urged drivers to "slow down and stay alert" after a young deer was fatally injured on a road.

Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital based in Haddenham, near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, said it had been called this week to an injured deer causing a traffic obstruction in the area.

The deer later died from its injuries, which the rescue said was "tragically a common sight" at this time of the year as young deer were dispersing.

The rescue team said a "moment's caution" could "prevent a devastating collision".

Rescuers located the deer and brought her back to their hospital for treatment before she died

In a social media post, the rescue said once it had located the deer, she was rushed back to its hospital.

However her injuries were "far too severe" and despite the team's best efforts she died.

"This is a tragically common sight - especially at this time of year, when young deer are dispersing and wildlife is more active near roads," the rescue said.

"These calls never get easier for our team, who do everything they can to give animals a second chance.

"Please, if you're driving near woodlands or open countryside, slow down and stay alert."