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Accident kills cattle near Valley of Fire

Several cows died after a semi-tractor trailer carrying cattle drove off the shoulder of Interstate 15 southbound near Valley of Fire in the early hours of Thursday morning.

According to Nevada Highway Patrol, the truck traveled 25 feet off the roadway and overturned around 12:30 a.m.

The driver was not injured, but NHP estimated between five and seven cattle died in the accident.

Contact Steven Slivka at SSlivka@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0264.

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