Severed hand in central reservation leads to road closure
The Cleveland and Durham Roads Policing Unit shut the A19 near Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening while investigations were carried out.
Officers found a gruesome-looking bloody hand and wrist lying on the gravel which turned out to be a prop.
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Hide AdAfterwards the unit went on Facebook to explain the closure.
It said: "In a nutshell, an eagle eyed diligent member of the motoring public spotted a suspicious looking item in the central reservation.
"Officers have attended and it has been found to be a realistic looking 'severed hand'.
"No doubt comments will be forthcoming- please! ..........."
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Hide AdAnd members of the public did not disappoint with their response to the incident.
One replied: "That's were I put my back scratcher been looking all over for it."
Another said: "I wonder if they need a hand to clean up."
And another reader said: "Well done to the officer who picked it up. Give your self a pat on the back."