A cow on the loose caused traffic backups on I-79 in Butler County.
Traffic maps showed backups between the Cranberry and Evan City exits on both inbound and outbound sides.
PennDOT said they were assisting with traffic control and that both passing lanes going northbound and southbound were closed.
Photos and video sent to Channel 11 show a cow walking around the median with state police on scene.
PennDOT was urging drivers to use caution in the area until they could remove the cow.
Right now, it’s unknown how the cow got loose.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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