Runaway herd (8)

I believe the answer is:

stampede

(Other definitions for stampede that I've seen before include "Crazy pets made a sudden rush" , "Panicky run" , "uncontrolled flight" , "Panic-driven rush of herd of animals" , "Rampage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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