Lorry with livestock overturns on roundabout in Dorset

The A35 near Poole was closed while emergency services dealt with the crash

Cattle had to be rescued when the lorry they were travelling in overturned.

Emergency services with the help of a local farmer and two vets, were able to safely rescue 54 out of the 56 cows.

The crash happened just after 18:00 on Monday near the A35 Bakers Arms Roundabout in Poole and the driver was uninjured, the fire service said.

Dorset police said the road was temporarily closed to protect the livestock and to allow the emergency service to work safely.

A fire service spokesperson said two cows died in the crash.