Rhode Island squid spill blocks traffic after overturns

A tractor-trailer overturned on Pt. Judith Road in Narragansett, Rhode Island, spilling more than 20 tons of squid onto the roadway and prompting hours-long road closures. The driver tipped on a turn around 9:30 a.m., with cleanup involving heavy equipment and a dump truck to remove the calamari cargo. Residents described the strong odor as the squid sat in the sun, with at least one local fisherman noting the distinctive smell. No injuries were reported, and the Rhode Island State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit is investigating, though officials said no citations have yet been issued. The Narragansett Police Department even posted humorously about the event, calling it the “Squidpocalypse of ’26.” Multiple outlets circulated similar details about the incident, reinforcing its status as a notable local disruption.