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

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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.

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for nearly 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. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.