Cows roam Kansas City highway after trailer plunged off overpass
Summary
A truck carrying about 120 to 130 cattle crashed off a highway overpass in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, early Sunday. Around half of the cattle died, some escaped and roamed the streets, and authorities worked through the day to find and capture all the animals.Key Facts
- The accident happened just before 3 a.m. on a highway overpass at I-70 and I-35 in Kansas City.
- The semitractor-trailer overturned and landed on a car, injuring both drivers slightly.
- Between 45 and 60 cattle died out of the roughly 120 to 130 on the truck.
- Dozens of cows escaped and caused additional crashes and police calls.
- Authorities used drones, horseback teams, and a private company to round up the cattle.
- All cattle are believed to have been found by Sunday afternoon.
- The accident happened the same day as a major NFL game hosted by the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Officials did not expect major traffic disruptions related to the game due to early warnings about the accident.
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