Overview

• Six steers escaped from a trailer on Interstate 45 in Harris County, Texas, after a latch on the trailer door came undone.
• The animals caused significant traffic disruptions, with multiple lanes closed as authorities worked to contain them.
• One steer was struck by a vehicle, leading to the vehicle overturning, though no human injuries were reported.
• All escaped steers were secured by 4:30 p.m. local time, thanks to the efforts of the Harris County Sheriff's Office Livestock Unit and Precinct 4 deputies.
• The driver of the trailer was cited for an 'unsecure load,' and an investigation into the latch failure is ongoing.