October 21, 2024

Semi truck overturns on I-95, spilling pumpkins

Steve Smith

On October 19th, a semi truck hauling pumpkins toppled over on Interstate 95 near Colonial Heights, Virginia. This happened around 9:40 p.m. on the southbound side of the highway.

Details: The semi went off the road and overturned on the shoulder, causing pumpkins to spill all over.

No other vehicles were involved, and thankfully, the truck driver wasn't hurt.
The accident is under investigation to determine what led to the mishap.

What happened next: The scene required cleanup crews to manage the mess before the highway could fully reopen.

Authorities are still looking into the cause of the accident, reported WTVR.

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