<body><div>Motorists were left stunned when they were forced to slam on their brakes to allow a tiger to cross a major road in India with her three cubs.The huge tigress was spotted crossing the road with the cubs while a crowd of onlookers watched on in amazement from a safe distance on Friday (Oct. 18).The entire road in Utter Pradesh, northern India ground to a complete halt so the babies could cross safely.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Tdkpa_0wFoq4kp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Tdkpa_0wFoq4kp00" width="2048" height="1497" ><figcaption>(Newslions via SWNS)</figcaption></figure>The protective mother could be seen carrying one little cub in her mouth while the other two scamper along behind her.According to reports, the road was blocked for about three minutes as the tigress and her cubs crossed.The area has seen frequent tiger sightings - the big cats often roam the route, causing regular disruptions.</div></body>

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Traffic stops to let tiger carrying cub in her mouth to cross road

Motorists were left stunned when they were forced to slam on their brakes to allow a tiger to cross a major road in India with her three cubs. The huge tigress was spotted crossing the road with the cubs while a crowd of onlookers watched on in amazement from a safe distance on Friday (Oct. 18).