I-70 Closed Briefly for Accident Involving a Cow

At 2209, units from Lisbon and Glenwood were alerted for a multiple vehicle accident on I-70 westbound just west of Watersville Road. Paramedic 45 was first on the scene and found two vehicles on the side of the road as well as a deceased cow in the roadway. Upon investigation, there were no human injuries. Engine 43 briefly closed I-70 westbound to allow for debris clean-up. It is unclear how the cow gained access to the highway. The accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police.