A massive spill of steaming bull semen on a highway is a rare occurrence, yet that’s precisely what transpired when a bus lost four vats, leading to the shutdown of an American interstate in Nashville, Tennessee.
The incident involving the wayward canisters was first reported to law enforcement around 5 a.m., after drivers on the downtown Nashville interstate detected a foul odor permeating their vehicles.
Upon arrival at the scene, police promptly closed the off-ramp and requested the fire brigade to investigate the unmarked canisters, which were emitting liquid nitrogen vapor.
A Greyhound bus ticket discovered near the vats provided clues about the responsible party for their transport; it was revealed that the bus carrying these canisters was completely unaware of the lost cargo.
Cattle breeding and artificial insemination experts estimated that the four canisters could be valued up to $75,000 AUD.
Once authorities confirmed the area was safe, the canisters were moved to the roadside where a representative from Greyhound arrived to ensure their delivery to a breeding facility in Laredo, Texas.
Eventually, at 9 a.m., the highway was reopened to traffic, much to the delight of local news outlets inundated with inquiries about the bizarre spill.
