(AP) — Several cattle died and some were temporarily freed after a semitrailer overturned just off Interstate 80 near Kearney.

The accident occurred around 5 a.m. Tuesday about three miles east of Kearney.  The truck had gone off the roadway and flipped onto its side.

The accident ripped off a portion of the roof and freed some cattle. They were rounded up later.

The truck driver was identified as 73-year-old Donald Brush, of McCook. He was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and was listed in serious condition.