Chopstick spill causes traffic disruption on California highway

nypost.com February 11, 2025, 07:00 PM UTC

A large spill of chopsticks on a California highway caused significant traffic disruptions last week. The incident occurred on Interstate 580 at Redwood Road, with thousands of chopsticks scattered across the lanes. The California Highway Patrol described the situation as a "sticky situation" on social media. They reminded drivers to secure their loads to prevent similar accidents. Photos showed boxes of chopsticks spilled on the road, with police managing the scene. It is unclear when the highway was fully cleared and traffic returned to normal.


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