Cattle truck overturns on Las Vegas Spaghetti Bowl

Over a dozen cows killed in early morning crash

Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:07pm

A semi-truck carrying 28 cattle rolled over on the Las Vegas Spaghetti Bowl early Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of more than a dozen cows, according to police.

Why it matters

The Spaghetti Bowl is a major transportation hub in Las Vegas, and any accidents there can cause significant traffic disruptions. Animal welfare groups are also likely to raise concerns about the treatment and transportation of livestock.

The details

The semi-truck was transporting the cattle when it rolled over on the interchange. Emergency crews responded to the scene and found that over a dozen of the cows had died as a result of the crash.

  • The incident occurred early Wednesday morning.

The players

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the crash.

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The takeaway

This tragic accident highlights the need for increased safety measures and oversight when transporting livestock by truck, to prevent such devastating losses in the future.