Bemused traffic officers called to deal with 'stray surf board' on the M1


Traffic officers on the M1 were called to deal with a "strange log" last night - a stray SURFBOARD on the central reservation.
Highways England tweeted: "We deal with some very strange logs from time to time.
"Despite Leeds not having a coastline #TrafficOfficers called to deal with a stray surf board that had washed up in the central reserve of #M1 at J44.
"No surfers injured making this tweet!"
Highways England advised drivers to 'tie down' any lose objects on vehicles.