KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Interstate 70 is back open in both directions east of Oak Grove after a multi-vehicle accident involving a cattle trailer.
The Missouri Department of Transportation reports there were cattle in the area, hindering cleanup.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 13 cattle escaped due to the crash.
All the missing cattle were accounted for by 8:15 p.m.
The crash occurred when one tractor-trailer truck struck a second tractor-trailer, with one of them holding cattle.
Both were traveling west on the interstate when the crash occurred.
No information was available on which tractor-trailer hit the other.
The cattle hauler went off the interstate and struck the crossover cables. The other tractor-trailer went off the right side of the highway.
Neither driver was hurt, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
MSHP is investigating the incident.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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