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Cattle call: Cows on the run after accident on Interstate 81 in Augusta County

Crystal Graham
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Cattle are on the loose after a crash on Interstate 81 northbound at the 232 mile marker in Augusta County this afternoon.

Virginia State Police is investigating the 11:42 a.m. crash involving two vehicles and a tractor trailer transporting cattle. Some cattle escaped the trailer after the crash.

State Police, the Virginia Department of Transportation and Augusta County EMS/Fire are on the scene.

Augusta County Animal Control is assessing the welfare of the cattle involved in the crash.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]