80 cows on board an overturned semi-trailer

A tractor-trailer carrying 80 cows overturned early Thursday morning in Winston-Salem.

The crash happened around 4:05 a.m. on the northbound lanes of US Highway 52 near I-40.

The affected area of ​​US 52 is expected to remain closed until around noon as crews work to clear the scene.

Following the crash, authorities said about 10 cows escaped into the Waughtown and Old Lexington neighborhoods and it took crews several hours to surround them.

First responders from the Winston-Salem Fire Department, a large animal rescue team, emergency management, Winston-Salem Police and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol participated in the incident.

At 10 a.m., first responders said all cows had been accounted for.

Officials told WXII 12 News the cattle were traveling from Norwood to be sold.

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It is not known what caused the overturning of the semi-trailer.

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Reporter’s remarks: Motorists are advised to take Exit 105 to Clemmonsville Road, turn right onto Clemmonsville Road and follow Clemmonsville Road. Turn left onto Old Lexington Road. Follow Old Lexington Road to Clemmonsville Circle and turn right. Follow Clemmonsville Circle to the I-40 West ramp. Take the on-ramp for I-40 West, follow I-40 West to exit 193-B and take exit 193-B to re-enter US 52 North.