Crews Free Trapped Calves After Semi Overturns Along I-40 Near Henryetta

An overturned cattle trailer shut down a small portion of I-40 near Henryetta on Monday morning, according to OHP Troopers.

Tuesday, December 28th 2021, 9:32 am

By: Gabe Castillo

Henryetta, Oklahoma -

A road near Henryetta has reopened after an overturned cattle trailer shut down a small portion of I-40 on Monday morning, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Troopers.

Troopers say the crash happened westbound along I-40, near mile marker 231 in Okfuskee County.

According to officials from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), the trailer was carrying 66 calves at the time of the crash. The calves were trapped inside the trailer that was laying on its side. Officials say six calves have been rescued and crews are working to free the remaining 60.

Currently, it is unclear what caused the crash.

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