A collision between a Grand Central train and a herd of cows has caused chaos for Arsenal supporters travelling to Burnley for their side's match today.
Eleven cows died after the collision with the 09:38 Kings Cross service to Sunderland, with a further 15 going missing from the nearby field. It meant travellers and supporters alike faced lengthy delays as they were held at Huntingdon.
The train eventually turned back towards London.
In a statement Grand Central confirmed: “Due to animals on the railway between Peterborough and London Kings Cross all lines are blocked.
Arsenal training 01/10/2016
“Train services to and from these stations may be subject to disruption on all routes. Disruption is expected until 14:00.”
For those Arsenal supporters making the trip up to Burnley, and Standard Sport’s football correspondent Simon Johnson, it meant missing their side’s crucial match at Turf Moor.
The match is the nearest to the 20th anniversary of Arsene Wenger’s appointment as Arsenal manager and the away contingent would likely have been keen to celebrate it in style.
