A semi-truck loaded with 10,000 bottles of Woodinville Whiskey tipped over early Friday on Interstate 90 in King County, Washington, causing a major traffic jam but no reported injuries. Or reported broken bottles, as relayed by KIRO 7 News.
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The crash happened around 7 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near milepost 45, roughly 11 miles east of North Bend, according to Washington State Patrol. Officials said speed played a role in the rollover.
The incident blocked most lanes for several hours as crews worked to upright the truck and clear the scene. Only one lane remained open during the response, which triggered a 13-mile backup, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Whiskey Survives, Mostly
State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson shared a photo of the tipped truck on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing crates of whiskey still strapped inside the trailer.
“Speed played a role. Only one lane getting by. Expect delays through the area,” Johnson wrote. “This truck is carrying whiskey. Hoping it survives when the trailer is rolled back over!”…