Truck carrying 126 cows overturns on I-65 near I-80/94, temporarily shutting down lanes

2 cows injured after cattle truck overturns on I-65

A truck hauling more than 125 cows rolled over on I-65 on Friday morning, closing all northbound lanes near the interchange of I-80-94

INDIANA - A truck carrying 126 cows overturned on I-65 northbound near the I-80/94 interchange, shutting down all lanes as Indiana State Police worked to contain the situation.

The crash, which happened at 7:55 a.m. Friday, caused significant delays for travelers heading toward Chicago.

Video shows aftermath of truck rollover crash in Indiana carrying dairy cows

Video captured at the scene shows the aftermath of a crash in northwest Indiana.

As of around 2:45 p.m., all lanes of I-65 reopened northbound to I-80/94, according to police.

Major crash in northwest Indiana

What we know:

State troopers quickly corralled the cows into a makeshift pen, and most were safely offloaded into another trailer to return to their farm.

According to the Gary Fire Department, two cows were injured. The severity of their injuries is unknown.

The truck driver was not seriously injured but was cited for driving too fast on the curve, which has been a known trouble spot for similar rollovers in the past.

Drone video: Truck rollover crash in Indiana leaves two cows injured

A truck hauling over a hundred dairy cows rolled over Friday morning on Interstate 65, blocking all lanes of traffic in northwest Indiana.

Traffic Impact:

Indiana State Police Sergeant Glen Fifield said crews were working to remove the damaged truck and clear the scene.

Officials aimed to reopen the highway by 1 p.m., though delays extending to 2 p.m. were possible.

Drivers were advised to take alternative routes, including Ridge Road, Ripley Street (Route 51), or Broadway Avenue to access I-80. However, these detours quickly became congested due to increased traffic.