WILDLIFE

Cows on highway cause multiple accidents

Nov 5, 2022, 10:00 AM | Updated: 12:24 pm
Image of the cows who were hit by cars after walking onto highway 13 in Tremonton (Photo courtesy o...
Image of the cows who were hit by cars after walking onto highway 13 in Tremonton (Photo courtesy of Tremonton Fire Dept.)
(Photo courtesy of Tremonton Fire Dept.)

TREMONTON, Utah — Several cows found themselves on Highway 13 Saturday morning. It is unknown at this time where the cows came from or who they are owned by.

The cows on the roadway caused multiple accidents. Tremonton City Fire Department says that at least 3 vehicles were involved.

No humans were injured but, sadly, multiple cows sustained critical injuries. 

Rescue 31, Ambulance 31 and Garland Fire all responded to the scene.

This story will be updated if any more information is released.

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