Overturned semi-truck spills chickens along I-5 in Clark County, WA
Truck full of chickens topples over near La Center
It was a tough morning for a truck full of chickens in Clark County after it tipped over on I-5, impacting traffic near La Center.
CLARK COUNTY, Wash. - An overturned semi-truck carrying live chickens blocked ramps along northbound Interstate 5 near the ilani casino complex in Clark County Wednesday morning, causing traffic delays and launching a multi-agency operation to retrieve the birds.
What we know:
The crash occurred around 9:39 a.m. near milepost 16.8 in Clark County, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Ramps at Exit 16 were closed to traffic following the rollover.
(Washington State Department of Transportation)
Emergency responders, including the Washington State Patrol (WSP), WSDOT maintenance crews, and local animal control officers, arrived on scene to handle what transportation officials dubbed a "fowl situation."
Responders worked to safely collect the loose chickens, clear vehicle debris, and guide delayed drivers around the blocked area.
What we don't know:
Details surrounding the cause of the rollover are still unknown.
The specific cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Washington State Patrol.
The Source: Information in this story came from official posts and traffic alerts issued by the Washington State Department of Transportation Southwest Region (WSDOT Southwest) and emergency incident logs from the Washington State Patrol.
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