19.10.2026 10:00
In Kansas City, USA, a truck carrying more than 120 cattle fell from a highway bridge and overturned onto a car. Dozens of animals died in the accident, while two drivers were injured. The surviving cows scattered into the streets during the night, creating interesting scenes. The escaped animals were gathered in an operation involving drones and mounted teams.
An unusual accident occurred in Kansas City, USA, when a truck carrying more than 100 cattle fell from a highway bridge. The truck, which was hurled down from the bridge and fell onto a car, caused great panic in the area.
DOZENS OF COWS DIED
After the accident, dozens of cows in the truck died. Animals that escaped from the vehicle due to the impact scattered around the area. In the incident, which occurred during the night hours, many cows were seen wandering the city streets.
IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT 45 TO 60 ANIMALS DIED
In the accident that occurred on Sunday, October 18, around 03:00 local time, it was determined that the truck was carrying 120 to 130 cattle. Kansas City police announced that 45 to 60 animals died in the accident. The truck driver and the driver of the car onto which the truck fell were taken to hospital with injuries. It was reported that the health conditions of both drivers were stable.
ESCAPED COWS SCATTERED INTO THE STREETS
After the accident, dozens of surviving cows scattered into the streets of Kansas City. It was stated that some animals traveled miles away, and the cows wandering the streets also caused other traffic accidents.
DRONES AND MOUNTED TEAMS WERE DEPLOYED
Police and fire crews launched a large-scale operation to catch the escaped animals. While an aerial search was conducted with drones, mounted officers also helped gather the animals. Authorities announced that by Sunday afternoon all the animals had been located and the survivors had been gathered.