A cow falls off a trailer and runs into traffic yesterday (Thursday) afternoon on I-75 in Loudon County causing multi-vehicle crashes which injured several people and debris on the road which caused the interstate to be temporarily closed.

Loudon County deputies responded to the crashes on I-75 yesterday (Thursday) and say the back of a cattle truck was open resulting in a cow falling from the trailer. It was injured but began running into traffic in both directions near mile marker 72. “Unfortunately, before the cow could be secured, it caused a wreck with injuries on I-75 South at the 72-mile marker,” LCSO officials said. “Northbound traffic was temporarily shut down as a safety precaution while first responders worked to secure the scene and prevent additional accidents.”

The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture responded after a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on I-75 North.

One driver was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and this wreck also resulted in debris, including nails, screws, building materials, and other items being scattered across the interstate, requiring a temporary shutdown of I-75 North.

A third wreck was reported in Philadelphia at the intersection of Highway 11 and Pond Creek Road which left multiple people were injured, including children.

LCSO officials say traffic was backed up for several miles in both directions of I-75 for the majority of the day due to these incidents, all lanes have reopened.