Pigs scattered on highway after tractor trailer accident

Friday, April 22, 2016
Accident sends dozens of pigs onto the highway
Raw video shows the scene of the accident

GALLATIN COUNTY, KY -- More than 100 pigs were scattered on a freeway after a major crash that also caused a fuel spill.



The accident happened Thursday in Kentucky. Police say the driver of a tractor trailer crashed, sending dozens of pigs onto the highway.



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Some of the animals died in that crash, while others had to be euthanized after. A handful survived the accident.



Traffic was backed up in both directions of that highway for hours.



We are not certain of the driver's condition.



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