PHOTOS: Truck spills ocean of tomatoes onto Vacaville freeway

Spilled tomatoes have caused massive delays on I-80.
Spilled tomatoes have caused massive delays on I-80. Photo credit California Highway Patrol

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) –  Hundreds, if not thousands, of spilled tomatoes have caused a massive traffic jam on I-80 near Vacaville on Monday morning.

The California Highway Patrol first reported a crash at 5:47 a.m. involving a big-rig hauling tomatoes that went through the center divide on I-80 near Alamo Drive in Vacaville. Multiple lanes were shut down in both directions.

All eastbound lanes have been reopened as of 10:52 a.m. Westbound lane one remains closed.

Caltrans crews have removed the truck from the center media. Crews remain on the scene cleaning up the tomatoes.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: California Highway Patrol