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A truck carrying hot dogs crashed on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania on Friday (August 1), causing a major traffic jam as hot dogs spilled across the road. The accident occurred just north of the Maryland state line when the truck experienced mechanical issues and collided with another vehicle. The impact caused the trailer to scrape against concrete dividers, forcing it open and spilling its contents. Four people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.
The incident led to significant delays as crews worked to clear the highway. The crash happened during the morning rush hour, compounding the traffic issues.
The cleanup crews faced challenges with the scattered hot dogs, which were deemed unusable.
Shrewsbury Fire Company Chief Brad Dauberman commented on the cleanup, saying, "Once those leave the truck and hit the road, that’s all garbage, and it’s still pretty warm." He added, "I can tell you personally, hot dogs are very slippery. I did not know that."
The highway was eventually reopened after the cleanup was completed.