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Runaway cows cause delays on I-90

A screenshot shows cows in the median of I-90 between delayed traffic on both eastbound and southbound lanes.
NITTEC.org

Midday commuters were met with an unlikely delay Monday, when a small herd of cows appeared on I-90 between Ridge Rd. and Route 179.

Both westbound and eastbound lanes slowed to a crawl — and an outright standstill in spurts — as responders worked to capture the cattle. At least two cows were spotted loose and appeared to come from a truck that was traveling on the highway.

Delays began around 2:30 p.m. and by 3 p.m. traffic had started to move — albeit at more of a slow trot than a gallop.

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