MOTORISTS HAVE BEEN urged to take care after a number of horses were spotted on a major Dublin road.

Gardaí said that there are a number of the animals loose on the N2 slip road which connects to the M50 northbound.

Officers are at the scene but have warned motorists to take care on approach.

Meanwhile, gardaí have been busy catching a number of motorists flouting speed limits and drink driving laws.

On New Year’s Day, officers detected a UK registered vehicle travelling 159 km/h. Officers said the driver will now be summoned to appear in court.

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Commuters warned as a number of horses are on the loose near the M50

Read: Batten down the hatches: Orange wind warning in place for most of the country >

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