Several bison were killed in southwest Montana when a semitruck and cars crashed into a herd on a highway, officials said.
It happened after dark about 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, on U.S. Highway 191, just north of West Yellowstone, police chief Mike Gavagan confirmed to McClatchy News.
West Yellowstone is the town situated near the western entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Bison frequent the area, and their dark coats can make them tough to spot at night, Gavagan said.
