A tractor-trailer overturns in Narragansett, Rhode Island, spilling more than 20 tons of squid onto the roadway, blocking traffic for about eight hours on Sunday. Crews work to clear the remains from the highway.
Local police say the driver, transporting squid, fails to make a turn, and the vehicle falls onto its side. Multiple outlets report significant traffic disruptions and delays for motorists while the scene is handled. The Guardian also notes a foul odor as crews scrape up fast-decaying cephalopod remains in warm conditions. ABC News describes the release as a “substantial” amount of squid and focuses on the road closure and duration.
Overall, both reports attribute the spill to the crash and agree on the scale of the spillage and the lengthy impact on traffic, while differing mainly in the emphasis on sensory details and scene conditions.
