A SEMI-trailer loaded with pigs has overturned in South Australia’s Murraylands, killing some of the animals.

The truck rolled about 5km south of Palmer about 10.20am (CST) this morning.

A police spokesman said a number of the animals are roaming in the area.

Some of the pigs will have to be destroyed because of their injuries, he said.

“At this time it is believed the driver of the truck is not seriously injured.”

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