WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Authorities in Delaware say a tractor trailer carrying 40,000 pounds of unstamped pennies overturned on northbound Interstate 95, spilling its load along the highway.
Delaware State Police Master Cpl. Jeffrey Hale said by telephone that the tractor trailer overturned and caught fire early Thursday at the split for eastbound Interstate 295, but the driver escaped with minor injuries. He says its load of unstamped pennies spilled onto the roadway.
Department of Transportation spokesman Bud Freel says they've dealt with spills before, but this is the first involving 40,000 pounds of pennies.
The crash and cleanup closed northbound I-95 for hours through the morning rush, caused delays throughout the area as traffic was diverted. Officials say the tractor trailer has been towed and at least one lane reopened late Thursday morning.
