Raw footage - cows killed in horrific Melbourne truck crash

At around 8:30pm on Tuesday 23 July 2024, a truck carrying dairy cows and calves crashed into the Cremorne Railway Bridge over Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra.

The top sections of the truck were completely crushed, with many cows suffering excruciating injuries including broken legs and necks. Others jumped from the top of the truck and attempted to run, with some sighted running down major roads.

FTP investigators attended and documented the horrific crash, filming injured and panicked cows as they tried to free themselves from the wreckage of the top level.

Despite vets being in attendance, several cows were euthanised on site due to the extent of their injuries. Others were tranquilised to aid in their removal from the vehicle.

Just before 1am, police moved on the crowd of concerned citizens who had gathered to film and witness the removal of the cows. Despite multiple offers of homes for the cows, police refused to pass on contact details to the owners, informing those gathered that they would have to contact Agriculture Victoria.

These cows have suffered enough. Help us push for Agriculture Victoria to facilitate the release of all of them into the care of an animal sanctuary. Call 136 186 from 8am to ask them to act to free these cows.