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The Brief

A semi-truck hauling cattle crashed at FM 77 and Hwy. 287 in Waxahachie on Thursday afternoon.

Most of the animals were unharmed and have already been moved onto a new trailer. A vet was called in to care for the others.

The intersection is expected to be closed for several hours for cleanup.

WAXAHACHIE, Texas - A large cleanup operation is underway in Waxahachie after a crash involving a cattle trailer.

What we know:

The crash happened around 3 p.m. where FM 77 passes under Highway 287.

Waxahachie officials said a semi-truck had a blowout, causing it to hit the embankment.

The trailer was carrying 20 bulls and 32 calves. Most were uninjured and loaded onto another trailer. A veterinarian was called in to care for the remaining animals.

The truck driv

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