US EditionFarmers Rescue Cattle Trapped in Semi-Trailer Rollover
- On Monday, June 30, at 2:40 p.m., a livestock semi-trailer overturned while negotiating curves on U.S. 20 around Lane 102 West Otter Lake Road in Steuben County, Indiana, resulting in approximately 55 cattle becoming trapped inside.
- The crash occurred as the tractor-trailer entered the curves at excessive speed, causing the rollover and resulting in a property damage incident.
- Local farmers, assisted by Indiana State Police, Steuben County Sheriff's Department, Orland Fire Department, and Bills Towing, worked together to safely rescue and unload the surviving cattle from the damaged trailer.
- Approximately 55 cattle were rescued and transported to local farms for care until the transportation company could move them to their intended feeder lot, though some of the animals did not survive the accident.
- The crash shut down U.S. 20 for several hours, and the rescue efforts by local farmers ensured the surviving cattle received care while awaiting pickup, reflecting coordinated emergency response in the area.
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Farmers rescue cattle trapped in semi-trailer rollover
By Michaela Springer Click here for updates on this story ANGOLA, Indiana (WISH) — A band of farmers in Steuben County came to the rescue Monday after 55 cattle became trapped in a semitractor’s trailer after a rollover crash on U.S. 20. Indiana State Police said Tuesday that the crash happened around 2:40 p.m. Monday when a 2015 Peterbilt tractor pulling a livestock trailer rolled onto its side while navigating curves near Lane 102 West Ott…
Farmers rescue cattle trapped in semi-trailer rollover in Steuben County
ANGOLA, Ind. (WISH) — A band of farmers in Steuben County came to the rescue Monday after 55 cattle became trapped in a semitractor’s trailer after a rollover crash on U.S. 20. Indiana State Police said Tuesday that the crash happened around 2:40 p.m. Monday when a 2015 Peterbilt tractor pulling a livestock trailer rolled […]
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