Multi-vehicle crash reported on I-70 bridge
A major crash involving a loaded cattle truck was reported on Tuesday near Columbia, Missouri.
The crash occurred around 10 a.m. on June 6 on the Rocheport Bridge carrying I-70 just outside of Columbia.
Officials said that three passenger vehicles and two semi trucks, including a loaded cattle truck, collided in the westbound lanes of the bridge.
One person was reported injured.
Of the 57 cows in the trailer, at least four are dead.
One lane of eastbound I-70 is currently open, while both westbound lanes are closed. The interstate is expected to remain closed through 4 p.m.
This is the other tractor trailer involved, which is being unloaded so it can be towed away. pic.twitter.com/gJiO6jOf4m
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) June 6, 2023
Photos shared by the Missouri State Highway Patrol show cattle have escaped from the trailer.
Wrecker crews are attempting to untangle and remove vehicles involved in the crash.
This process will take some time but everyone is working as quickly as possible. pic.twitter.com/dFxWbiYGMa
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) June 6, 2023
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