NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A crash involving a semi hauling live turkeys closed a portion of an interstate near Nashville, Tennessee Wednesday morning.
Metro Nashville police said the driver lost control of the truck in a curve and the vehicle flipped onto its side, hitting a bridge.
One person was injured in the crash and taken to a local hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. First responders estimate 90% of the turkeys did not survive the crash.
Metro Animal Care and Control is assisting with the care of the surviving turkeys.