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Squid Spill Clogs RI Highway, Stench Suffocates Town
19 Aug
Summary
- Over 20 tons of squid spilled onto a Rhode Island highway.
- The accident caused hours of traffic delays and a foul odor.
- Crews worked for hours in the heat to clean up the remains.
On Sunday morning, a tractor-trailer carrying over 20 tons of squid overturned in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The accident resulted in a massive spill, blocking the highway and creating a strong, foul odor that permeated the local area.
Traffic experienced significant disruptions and an extended road closure from approximately 9:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. Crews, including fire department personnel, worked diligently in the summer heat to clear the road using mechanical loaders.
Fortunately, the truck driver and a passenger escaped the incident without injury. State police cited the driver for failure to secure a load. Rhode Island is known for its commercial squid industry, with millions of pounds processed annually.
