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Loose pig trotting streets of Wigan

Traffic was held up in Wigan, Greater Manchester, today (January 23) due to a loose pig roaming the streets

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Loose pig in wigan, picture by the Wigan Runner
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Loose pig in wigan, picture by the Wigan Runner

Drivers in Wigan, Greater Manchester, were held up in traffic this morning (January 23) after a pig on the loose was spotted trotting down Poolstock Lane just after 11am. BBC Manchester news reported...

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