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Truck Hauling Cows Crashes In Overton County

A tractor trailer carrying 87-head of cattle crashed in Overton County Wednesday morning.

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 84 when a 2006 Peterbuilt tractor trailer lost control while traveling northbound.

Authorities say a majority of the cows have died or will be required to be put down.

A 23-year-old driver and 21-year-old passenger suffered minor injures and received treatment at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

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