Truck Crash Sends Pigs All Over Interstate Near Dallas

Truck Crash Sends Pigs All Over Interstate Near Dallas
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A number of pigs escaped from a tractor-trailer truck that crashed on Interstate 45 near Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, according to media reports.

The accident, which occurred at 6:30 a.m. local time, took place when the truck hit a median in Wilmer, KTVT reported.

The vehicle then tipped on its side and caught on fire.

More significantly, a number of pigs escaped from the truck’s confines. They were spotted running on the highway.

Emergency workers are working to round up the escaped animals.

All lanes of Interstate 45 were shut down after the after the accident.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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