Two cows observing passing traffic on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway have been removed, ending a police warning for motorists to be particularly careful when passing from the Mosfiloti area.

A police spokesman told the Cyprus Mail that the truck arrived at around 1.30pm and loaded both cows into the back.

Earlier in the day, the driver of a lorry transporting the animals lost control of his vehicle, veered off the road and overturned.

After the crash, the cows walked out of the lorry and wandered along the motorway.

Police confirmed that the lorry driver was unharmed in the crash. However, the loose animals posed a serious hazard to passing traffic.

Officers were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation and ensure motorists’ safety.

A police spokesman told the Cyprus Mail that the cows had been moved to the side of the road until their next ride arrived.