Livestock trailer crashes on Highway 24, blocking all lanes

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Highway 24 is closed between CO 29 and I-25 after a semi-truck carrying livestock crashed.

Initial reports of the crash came in around 6:30 p.m. Both lanes of Highway 24 are closed.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department said they were at the scene assisting the crash. Two occupants suffered minor injuries, no one was taken to the hospital.

Around 8:20 p.m., crews began working on constructing a pen to contain the livestock on the truck. According to officers, there were 91 cattle on board. No word on exactly how many animals died during the crash

A second truck arrived at 9:00 p.m. to take the surviving cattle.

At 9:26 p.m., CSFD said crews were in the process of transferring cattle to the other truck.

Around 9:45 p.m., crews began moving the cattle.

After all the surviving cows are loaded onto the second truck, the animals that did not survive will be removed with heavy equipment. After that, crews will begin lifting up the truck and clearing it off the road.

Police say drivers should avoid the area because it will likely be hours before traffic can get through.

This is a developing story. No word on what caused the crash.