A semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of strawberries overturned on a steep ramp in California, causing a traffic jam of a fruity kind. The incident occurred on northbound US Highway 101 at the Interstate Highway 880 interchange in San Jose early Wednesday morning.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) worked tirelessly to clean up the mess, with crews spending hours transferring the intact strawberries to a second truck for transport. Video and photos from the scene showed a tow truck and loader clearing the thousands of berries scattered along the highway ramp.
Despite the sticky situation, there were no reports of injuries. The cleanup and shutdown lasted for hours, with the ramps remaining closed for about 11 hours after the incident. Drivers were advised to seek alternative routes during the ordeal.
This unusual traffic jam serves as a reminder to always be prepared for the unexpected on the road. Stay tuned for more updates on this berry interesting story.
