Two cows escaped onto I-90 near Blasdell, New York, causing delays before being safely corralled.

On Monday, February 24, 2026, at least two cows escaped onto I-90 near Blasdell, New York, causing traffic delays and lane closures just before 3 p.m. Surveillance footage showed the animals running on the highway near Exit 56, prompting emergency crews and bystanders to help safely corral them. The New York State Thruway Authority confirmed the scene was cleared by 3:30 p.m., but congestion remained. The cause of the escape remains unclear.