Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Saving their bacon

Thursday 23 July 1992 19:02 EDT
Comments

NUREMBERG (AFP) - A lorryload of 100 pigs staged a revolt against being taken to a slaughterhouse, causing the vehicle to swerve wildly and then overturn, police said. Twenty-seven pigs died in the ensuing pile-up, and five more had to be put down because of injuries.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in