LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — More than a dozen cattle died after a semi-truck hauling livestock overturned overnight on a major interchange in Las Vegas known as the Spaghetti Bowl, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

Troopers responded around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday to a rollover on the I-15 south to I-11 south transition ramp. Police say the semi was carrying 28 cattle when it rolled over. The truck driver was not injured and has been speaking with investigators.

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Crews were able to get the truck upright at the scene. The Nevada Department of Agriculture also responded to offload the remaining cattle and perform health checks, officials said. A department spokesperson confirmed 16 of the 28 cattle died in the crash.

State police reported the I-15 south to I-11 south transition ramp reopened at 9:45 a.m. Authorities say Nevada State Police and the Department of Agriculture are expected to release additional information as the investigation continues.

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