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Roe deer disrupts traffic on E18 highway near Draget interchange

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Roe deer disrupts traffic on E18 highway near Draget interchange
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  • A roe deer entered the E18 highway at Draget interchange, disrupting traffic in both directions
  • The Swedish Transport Administration assessed the incident had little impact on traffic
  • Traffic returned to normal flow by 20:46 after being affected from 19:30 to 20:45

The warning about the roe deer was sent out at 19:30 on Saturday, according to the Swedish Transport Administration. Traffic was expected to be affected until 20:45, the agency said. Traffic is now flowing normally as of 20:46, the Swedish Transport Administration reported.

It remains unclear what caused the roe deer to get onto the wrong side of the wildlife fence or whether the animal was safely removed from the road. Authorities have not reported any accidents or injuries due to the incident, and the number of vehicles affected by the disruption is unknown. The specific measures taken by authorities to resolve the situation have not been detailed.

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