SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 21, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — Southbound traffic on west Interstate 215 was blocked for multiple hours early Monday after an accident involving a semi truck cab pulling a loaded horse trailer.
The accident happened at about 700 North on I-215, and the cab and trailer both overturned, Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Cameron Roden told Gephardt Daily.
They “were blocking all southbound lanes,” Roden told Gephardt Daily. “They did for several hours. There were two occupants in the truck. One was transported with minor injuries.
“The horses had some minor injuries, but it did not appear serious. They finally got the road opened early this morning.”
The Salt Lake City Fire Department also lent a hand with the five horses.
“SLC Fire had a unique extrication after an unfortunate rollover last night,” an SLCFD social media post says. “Five horses were successfully removed from this rollover on I-215. SLCO Animal Control transported all five to a vet in good condition. Thanks to FedEx for an impromptu corral.”
