VIDEO: Semi overturns, scattering cows outside liquor store

A semi hauling dozens of cattle overturned, scattering the animals outside a Nebraska liquor store.

A semi hauling dozens of cattle overturned, scattering the animals outside a Nebraska liquor store.

The crash happened Thursday night outside Lucky Joe’s Liquor in Neligh.

Neligh Police told Channel 8 Eyewitness News the driver suffered minor injuries. Of the 31 cattle inside, three were found dead when officers arrived and four others had to be put down due to injuries.

The semi did not hit the liquor store, but some debris caused minor damage.

Neligh Police said there have been several accident at the same curve, which is on Highway 275 near Riverside Park, over the last 15 years. Police said the accidents have been the result of drivers not paying attention to posted signage in the area.

The crash is still under investigation.

Video of the crash was shared with Channel 8 Eyewitness courtesy of Antelope County News.