Quacks in the road: Police shut Luton road to save ducklings

A mother duck and her seven tiny babies were escorted to safety after they were spotted trying to make their perilous journey across Airport Way.

The little baby birds, who can’t fly just yet, were not on the way to the airport, but were in danger.

Staff from Bedfordshire Police stepped in and blocked off part of the busy road to make sure they made it across.

The ducklings and their mother were then taken somewhere safe – away from the dual carriageway.