A number of cows have been killed in a traffic incident in Co. Meath earlier today (Wednesday, May 12) on the M3 motorway.

The incident occurred near Dunshaughlin, in the east of the county.

In a brief statement on the matter, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said:

"Gardaí and emergency services are attending the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision on the M3 northbound.

"No injuries have been reported. Investigations are ongoing," the spokesperson added.

A graphic video has also emerged on social media of the incident, which shows at least three animals dead amid the debris of the incident.

In the footage a knackery lorry can also be seen parked close to the scene of the accident on the Meath stretch of motorway.

In other news, a man and a woman were arrested after a dispute broke out at a Limousin cattle sale at Borderway Mart in Carlisle in the UK.

Police in Cumbria were called out to the dispute which occurred at around 8:50p.m last Thursday evening (May 6).

A Cumbria Police spokesperson said: “A 61-year-old male, from Sheffield, sustained a slight injury to his head.

“Also, a 57-year-old female from Shropshire was arrested for public order offence and also cautioned.”