On the congested motorway last evening, the animal was observed crossing lanes. At around 7:30 p.m., the disturbance happened close to the Dublin Airport exit.

Recordings in which individuals make frantic attempts to save the pony have been circulation on social media. The confused horse wanders back to the right side of the motorway when Gardai attempt to pursue it onto the hard shoulder.

The pony runs in and out of halted cars in a different video. Additionally, a lady makes unsuccessful attempts to corral the horse onto the hard shoulder.

The unexpected activity caused traffic to be interrupted. Drivers were forewarned by TII Traffic to anticipate delays while the event was happening.

“Gardai received a call yesterday evening regarding a pony on the M1 causing disruption to traffic. The pony was then contained.” A statement has told.