More than 20 tons of squid spilled onto a Rhode Island roadway, creating a major traffic blockage that lasted roughly eight hours, ABC News reports.
The incident, reported by ABC News on Sept. 9, 2026, forced authorities to close the affected stretch while crews worked to clear the roadway and reopen it to traffic.
Drivers in the area experienced significant delays during the cleanup; motorists should allow extra time and check local traffic updates if traveling near coastal routes as emergency response and cleanup operations continue to be a factor.
Source: ABC News.