Man facing charges in crash that set cows loose on Highway 401 in Mississauga

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted March 31, 2019 11:25 am EST

Updated March 31, 2019 11:28 am EST

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WATCH ABOVE (Mar. 30): Cows were roaming around on Highway 401 in Mississauga early Saturday after a cattle carrier crash – Mar 30, 2019

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Provincial police say a man is being charged after a crash left cows roaming on Highway 401 in Mississauga, Ont., on Friday.

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Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says a cattle carrier hit a cement barrier at about 11:30 p.m.

Twelve other cows were killed.

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Schmidt says the 36-year-old driver was slightly hurt.

The man has been charged with careless driving.

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