A road in Bradford closed during the early morning hours while emergency services responded to an animal incident.
The Haworth Road junction of Toller Lane in the Heaton and Allerton district experienced closures at approximately 6am and again at 7am.
West Yorkshire Police officers attended the location following reports of a severely injured deer requiring assistance.
A force spokesperson confirmed that officers had been summoned to assist with the humane dispatch of the wounded animal.
Images circulating on social media platforms depicted a marked police vehicle at the location alongside barriers establishing a perimeter around the affected area.
Toller Lane intersects with Haworth Road within the BD9 postal sector.