**BREAKING: Watermelon-pocalypse Strikes Utah Highway as Truck Spills 10,000 Pounds of Juice and Chaos**
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – In a bizarre incident that has left residents and commuters alike scratching their heads, a tractor-trailer carrying a massive load of watermelons lost its cargo on Interstate 80, covering the highway in a sticky, sweet, and downright slippery mess.
The Utah Department of Transportation (UTDOT) reported that the truck, which was hauling an estimated 10,000 pounds of watermelons, suffered a catastrophic failure of its tie-downs, sending the juicy cargo flying onto the asphalt. The resulting splat was so epic that it has been described as “a tsunami of watermelon” by eyewitnesses.
“It was like a scene from a cartoon,” said Jane Doe, a motorist who witnessed the chaos. “I was driving to work when suddenly, BAM! Watermelons everywhere! I had to swerve to avoid getting splattered. I mean, who needs a slip ‘n slide when you’ve got a highway full of watermelon?”
The spill, which occurred at approximately 6:00 AM, caused significant disruptions to morning traffic, with multiple vehicles sliding and skidding on the watermelon-covered roadway. Miraculously, no serious injuries were reported, although several drivers were treated for minor scrapes and bruises.
UTDOT officials were quick to respond to the scene, deploying a team of hazmat-suited warriors to clean up the mess. “It was a real challenge,” said UDOT spokesperson, Bob Smith. “We had to bring in specialized equipment, including a fleet of leaf blowers and a tanker full of absorbent material. It took us hours to clean up the mess, but we’re just glad no one was seriously hurt… or sticky.”
As the cleanup efforts continue, motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution when traveling through the area. “If you’re driving through Utah, be prepared for anything,” said Governor Spencer Cox. “And if you see a truck carrying watermelons, just give it a wide berth. You never know when it might turn into a watermelon-filled nightmare.”
In related news, local watermelon farmers are reporting a surge in demand for their products, with many residents eager to get their hands on a fresh, highway-untouched watermelon. When asked about the incident, one farmer quipped, “Well, I guess you could say it was a ‘smashing’ success… for our watermelon sales, that is!”
