Semi carrying 42,000 pounds of produce rolls over on I-80
State police said the produce spill is blocking all eastbound lanes of traffic.
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State police said the produce spill is blocking all eastbound lanes of traffic.
A semi truck carrying 42,000 pounds of produce rolled over on I-80 early Friday morning. State police said the produce spill is blocking all eastbound lanes of traffic.
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