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A request has been made for a roadside memorial in memory of turkeys that died in a crash on the M5.

The accident saw a trailer of 640 turkeys overturn near junction five of the motorway near Worcestershire last week.

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Now, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatments of Animals) has sent a letter to Worcestershire County Council Leader Simon Geraghty asking for approval to erect a tombstone memorial at the scene.

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The tribute would feature an image of a turkey next to the words: "In Memory of the Turkeys Who Suffered and Died in a Trailer Accident at This Spot: Try Vegan."

It would remind all drivers, including those with animals on board, to slow down and travel safely – while also pointing out that everyone can prevent abattoir-bound vehicles from travelling along the motorway by choosing vegan meals.

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"For nothing more than a Christmas dinner, this crash left animals suffering on an already-terrifying trip to the abattoir," says PETA Campaigns Strategist Luke Steele.

"PETA's roadside memorial can prevent further tragedies, including human ones, by reminding people to drive with care and spare a thought for animals by no longer eating them."