**BREAKING: Soybean Powder Spill Brings Traffic to a Standstill on New York Highway**
A massive spill of soybean powder brought traffic to a grinding halt on a major highway in upstate New York yesterday evening, leaving commuters stranded and emergency responders scrambling to clean up the mess.
The spill occurred on Interstate 90, also known as the New York State Thruway, in the town of Guilderland, just outside of Albany. According to eyewitnesses, a tractor-trailer carrying a large quantity of soybean powder lost its cargo while traveling westbound on the highway around 8:45pm.
“It was like a giant cloud of white powder just covered the entire road,” said one witness, who wished to remain anonymous. “Cars were sliding all over the place, and people were getting out of their vehicles, trying to get away from the mess. It was really scary.”
The New York State Police was quickly dispatched to the scene, and crews worked to contain the spill and prevent any potential hazards. However, the cleanup efforts were complicated by the sheer volume of powder released onto the highway.
“It was like a snowstorm, but instead of snow, it was soybean powder,” said Trooper James Smith, who was part of the response team. “We had to bring in specialized equipment to clean up the spill, and it took several hours to get the road safe for travel again.”
The spill caused significant disruptions to traffic, with multiple lanes closed for several hours. Commuters were advised to take alternative routes, and several side roads were closed to prevent congestion.
No injuries were reported, but several vehicles were damaged due to the slippery conditions. The cause of the spill is still under investigation, and officials are reviewing dashcam footage and eyewitness accounts to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
The New York State Department of Transportation estimated that over 10,000 pounds of soybean powder were spilled onto the highway. Crews worked throughout the night to clean up the mess, and the road was finally reopened to traffic around 2am.
The incident serves as a reminder of the potential hazards of transporting large quantities of dry goods, and officials are urging drivers to exercise extra caution on the roads, especially during inclement weather or when traveling through areas with heavy truck traffic.
**PHOTO:** A photo of the soybean powder spill on I-90 in Guilderland, NY. (Credit: Albany Times Union)
