TULSA - Monday morning, a cattle truck overturned on I-44 and 161 East Avenue causing part of the road to close and killing many of the animals.
I-44 WB shutdown at 161 East Ave due to a rollover accident of a semi carrying more than 100 cattle. Law enforcement trying to wrangle them
— Max Resnik (@meresnik) April 18, 2016
Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the truck was carrying more than 100 cattle when the truck rolled over.
OHP says about 20 of the cattle escaped onto the road. 52 cows were rescued from the truck, many more died. One lane of the highway reopened around 6:30 in the morning, the other lane followed shortly after, reopening around 8 Monday morning.
Cattle Update: At least 52 cows recused from the truck. Many others from the truck are dead. Possibly 20 on the loose still.
— Max Resnik (@meresnik) April 18, 2016
Overturned cattle truck. I-44 WB/161st East Ave. Saw a few loose cows. At least 100 on board. 150G diesel spill. pic.twitter.com/CogM5fLhIE
— Max Resnik (@meresnik) April 18, 2016
Cattle update: Driver says it was a hard rain. She's been advised not to speak with media. Crews still rescuing cows pic.twitter.com/4XO8ieibKr
— Max Resnik (@meresnik) April 18, 2016
The truck was carrying the cattle from Virginia to Texas when it overturned.
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