If you thought your morning commute was chaotic, spare a thought for the people of Birmingham who were shocked to see a bull sprinting through the city centre.

Yes, a real-life bull—not a statue or a prank—was spotted rampaging down pavements and darting into traffic near a major roundabout.

Rush Hour Mayhem as Bull Stuns Locals

It all kicked off around 9:30am when stunned locals witnessed the large animal dashing along New Bond Street.

Videos started flooding social media almost immediately, showing the bull weaving between vehicles and bringing traffic to a complete halt.

Pedestrians scrambled to get out of the way while police officers attempted to chase it down on foot.

Social Media Lights Up With Reactions

As you’d expect, social media lit up with reactions ranging from confusion to outright disbelief.

One local joked on Facebook, “Did the bullring statue come to life?” referencing the iconic bronze bull in the nearby shopping centre.

Others simply asked the question on everyone’s mind: How did a bull end up here?

Emergency Services Act Fast

By lunchtime, authorities managed to gain control of the situation.

A spokesperson from West Midlands Police confirmed around 12:30pm that the operation was “ongoing,” but less than an hour later, Birmingham City Council announced that the bull was safely contained and “no longer on the loose.”

Officials said they were working with multiple agencies to ensure the animal was safely transported to a secure location.

Thankfully, no injuries or major damage were reported.

Still No Word on Where It Came From

As of now, there’s no clear answer on how the bull ended up running wild in such a built-up part of the city.

Speculation is swirling, but no farms or transport vehicles have stepped forward yet to claim responsibility.

One Wild Wednesday in Birmingham

So if today felt a little off, it’s not just you.

Residents of Birmingham can now add “bull on the loose” to their list of weird urban happenings.

And while the city is back to normal now, locals won’t be forgetting this morning’s bull run anytime soon.