Emu causes traffic disruption on Lancaster road near golf club
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 15:12 · Archive
An emu caused traffic disruption on a Lancaster road near a golf club on Monday afternoon.
Motorists in Lancaster were surprised when an emu took to Ashton Road near Lancaster Golf Club during Monday afternoon's rush hour on 26 October. The large flightless bird was spotted at around 3.43pm running alongside slow-moving traffic.
Footage shared on social media showed the emu walking beside the vehicles and peering into the windows of passing cars as drivers carefully made their way past. One witness, Pat Matthews, filmed the encounter and shared it online, commenting: 'It's not often you go head to head with an emu.'
The unusual sight caused traffic disruption in the area. Lancashire Police confirmed they had received a call about the roaming bird at 3.43pm.
A police spokesperson said the incident 'caused some traffic disruption in the area'. The force added that the emu was safely recovered at 4.16pm, ending the unexpected Monday afternoon encounter on the Lancaster road.
How it is being reported
- Why motorists were left stunned by an unusual sight on a Lancashire roadMotorists in Lancaster were given an unexpected surprise when an emu took to the road during Monday afternoon’s rush hour, October 26.Lancashire Telegraph · 30 Oct, 15:04
- Emu causes traffic disruption on Lancaster road near golf clubMotorists in Lancaster were left stunned when they were joined by a feathered road user on Monday afternoon (October 26, 2026).Lancaster Guardian · 29 Oct, 16:05
- Watch as emu causes traffic disruption on Lancaster road near golf clubWhat’s the strangest encounter you’ve experienced while driving?Lancashire Post · 29 Oct, 14:59
In this story: Lancaster · Ashton Road · Lancaster Golf Club · Lancashire Police · Pat Matthews
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