Horses injured in three-vehicle collision on I-77 in Carroll County

Thad Randazzo
·1 min read

UPDATE: 5/23 CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Hillsville Fire Department has released new details after three vehicles collided on Interstate 77 North on May 22.

The crash happened at mile marker 23.6 on Wednesday afternoon. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered an SUV, a truck pulling horses, and a tractor-trailer were involved in the crash.

As crews worked on the scene, they learned a person was trapped inside their vehicle.

The department said firefighters removed the door and the patient was extracted from the car. Their condition is unknown at this time.

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Firefighters confirmed three horses sustained minor injuries.

There are no further details available at this time.

Three horses injured in 3-vehicle collision on I-77 in Carroll County
The Hillsville Fire Department has released new details after three vehicles collided on Interstate 77 North on May 22.
(Photo Courtesy: Hillsville Fire Department)

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CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT reports the tractor-trailer crash on I-77 in Carroll County near mile marker 23.6 has been cleared.

The left lane and shoulder have been reopened at this time.

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CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation says there is currently a tractor-trailer accident on Interstate 77 North near mile marker 23.6 in Carroll County.

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Traffic is backed up around 2 miles and the left lane and shoulder are closed. Drivers can expect delays until further notice.

WFXR News will continue to update you with more information as it becomes available.

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