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Overturned semi-truck on I-95 prompts rescue of trapped racehorse Advertisement Overturned semi-truck on I-95 prompts rescue of trapped racehorse COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. — A semi-truck hauling a horse trailer overturned on I-95 in South Carolina, leading to a coordinated effort to free an injured racehorse trapped inside. Colleton County Fire Rescue officials said this happened about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday near mile marker 55 on I-95. Advertisement They said a semi-truck, hauling a horse trailer, had a suspected front right tire blowout, causing the truck to swerve into the median. Rescuers said the truck hit the guardrail under the Beach Road overpass, taking out approximately 100 feet of guardrail before going into the median. The truck rolled over on the passenger side and slid into the southbound lanes, striking the cab of a southbound semi-truck. The overturned truck, which was transporting a racehorse, blocked all southbound lanes. The horse suffered multiple non-life-threatening injuries from being trapped. Officials said one leg was stuck in a side window of the trailer. Firefighters and paramedics, three of whom had experience working with horses, were able to calm the animal from another open window on the back of the trailer. Crews used ladders to reach the top of the trailer to try and free the horse. Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fans were used to blow cooler air into the compartment and cool water was provided to the horse during the extrication. Crews said they tried to remove a portion of the trailer, but the loud noises from the tools frightened the horse. Colleton County Animal Services was requested and responded to the scene. Crews also contacted local veterinarian Lori Campbell, who went to the scene and coordinated with Charleston Equine. Veterinarian Dr. Brittany Carney, from Charleston Equine Clinic, responded to the scene. Rescuers and animal services continued to calm the horse until the veterinarians were able to sedate her enough for crews to perform the extrication. Once sedated, crews used rescue tools to cut the window guard from the side window to free her leg. They then used the rescue tools and a saw to remove a portion of the rear wall of the trailer. Rescuers cut out a space large enough for the horse to get out. She was then put in a trailer provided by Colleton County Animal Services. The horse was taken to Charleston Equine's facility for further treatment of her injuries. The truck driver was evaluated, but he did not need to be taken to the hospital.