At around 1:30 p.m., the vehicle was traveling southbound with a bed full of watermelons. For unknown reasons, the driver hit a utility pole, causing the melons to fill the roadway. Two people were hospitalized as a result of the accident.
There is no information on the conditions of the involved parties at this time. The area was closed for an hour while emergency responders were present.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
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