Image: AbbyPD / Facebook / Crews were on scene at Highway 11 in Abbotsford Saturday (Aug. 16) as they try to rein in a loose bull on the road.

By Alyssa Conti

HIGHWAY CATTLE

Crews successfully wrangle bull on the loose on Hwy 11 in Abbotsford

Aug 16, 2025 | 1:26 PM

UPDATE 2:20 P.M. SATURDAY: Abbotsford police report that the bull has been successfully tranquillized by a local veterinarian. It remains uninjured as crews are loading it onto a trailer.

Highway 11 has now reopened on all lanes.

Source: AbbyPD / X

Original story below:

ABBOTSFORD — A section of Highway 11 has now been blocked off as emergency services try to rein in a bull away from the road.

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At 12:31 p.m., DriveBC told drivers to expect delays near Hazelwood Avenue due to the incident.

As of 1 p.m., Abbotsford police were on scene to block off Highway 11 in both directions from McCallum Road to Bateman Road.

“Please avoid the area to allow emergency vehicle access,” said AbbyPD. “We’re currently working with the farmer to resolve the situation.”

Images and videos from the scene show a bull trotting down the middle of the road and stopping to avoid vehicles.

More information will be added as it becomes available.