Cows Run Loose On Hwy 50 Near Placerville After Multiple Collisions On Snowy Road

PLACERVILLE (CBS SF) -- All lanes of U.S. Highway 50 were shut down after multiple big rigs jackknifed, including a cattle truck, causing cows to run loose in the roadways, CHP said Wednesday evening.

There were multiple other collisions as a result of the incident on the roadway. The road was reopened shortly before 10 p.m., CHP Placerville said.

Highway 50 was closed between Smith Flat and Carson Rd in El Dorado County. Traffic was being diverted to Pointview, Caltrans said. Crews worked to herd up 77 loose cows as well as clear up the spinouts and collisions.

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Social media video showed the chaotic, snowy scene. A black cattle approached Twitter user Megan as cars and trucks were scattered haphazardly in the background.

All 77 cows were rounded up safely before 10 p.m. Wednesday evening.