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Perth Now
10-07-2025
- Perth Now
Police called to literal 'traffic jam' after 'juicy incident'
Police have been called to a literal "traffic jam" on a highway in British Columbia. The Mission RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) - which "proudly [polices] the District Municipality of Mission" and other areas in the region - couldn't resist having a laugh after "spilled blueberries" caused an issue for drivers. In a lighthearted Facebook post about the "traffic jam", the authorities said: "On the evening of June 29, a white Ford pickup – full of crates of freshly-picked blueberries – pulled up to the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Wren Street. "Moments later it pulled away, but…not all of the blueberries went with it. "Some crates went crashing down onto the roadway, and thousands of blueberries spilled out onto Lougheed Highway, creating a sticky mess for vehicles that drove over the fruit. "Mission RCMP were called to the juicy incident, and used a shovel to clear the mess from the roadway." They confirmed that the driver of the truck "received a ticket for having an insecure load", but the police were still able to see the funny side. They continued: "And just as some people might turn lemons into lemonade, Mission RCMP would love to put an equally positive spin on things, as losing all those fresh blueberries was such a shame – even the ones squish-squashed by passing vehicles. "Perhaps Mission RCMP could team up with the Mission Farmer's Market in the future, to feature some new offerings such as: Jack-Knife Jelly, Pothole Preserves, and the ever-popular…Traffic Jam!"
Vancouver Sun
09-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Blueberry spill causes traffic 'jam' in Mission
A torrent of blueberries spilled off a pickup truck in Mission last week, landing the driver with a ticket. Mission RCMP said it was a 'juicy incident' during the afternoon rush hour on June 29 when a white Ford pickup truck carrying crates of freshly picked blueberries stopped at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Wren Street. When the truck pulled away, some of the crates tumbled out of the back of the truck and crashed into the roadway, spilling thousands of berries onto the road, causing a literal traffic jam. Mounties used shovels to clean up the sticky mess as motorists watched the cleanup effort. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The driver of the truck — a farmer transporting their goods — received a ticket for an insecure load. Const. Paul Gill said the incident was rather comical, but disrupted traffic at a busy time. 'It's a lesson for everyone: Trying to save five minutes cost everyone an hour,' said Gill. Mission RCMP put a fruitful spin on the events, joking that the detachment could team up in the future with the local farmer's market 'to feature some new offerings such as: Jack-Knife Jelly, Pothole Preserves, and the ever-popular … Traffic Jam!'
UPI
09-07-2025
- UPI
Blueberry spill causes literal 'traffic jam' in British Columbia
July 9 (UPI) -- Police in British Columbia said there was a literal "traffic jam" on a highway when a pickup truck lost its load of freshly-picked blueberries. The Mission RCMP said on social media that a white Ford pickup truck stopped at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Wren Street, and when the vehicle started moving again moments later, several crates of freshly-picked blueberries fell into the roadway. "Some crates went crashing down onto the roadway, and thousands of blueberries spilled out onto Lougheed Highway, creating a sticky mess for vehicles that drove over the fruit.," the post said. RCMP officers "were called to the juicy incident" and used a shovel to push the sticky remains out of the roadway. "Perhaps Mission RCMP could team up with the Mission Farmer's Market in the future, to feature some new offerings such as: Jack-Knife Jelly, Pothole Preserves and the ever-popular Traffic Jam," the post joked.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Yahoo
Blueberry spill causes literal 'traffic jam' in British Columbia
July 9 (UPI) -- Police in British Columbia said there was a literal "traffic jam" on a highway when a pickup truck lost its load of freshly-picked blueberries. The Mission RCMP said on social media that a white Ford pickup truck stopped at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Wren Street, and when the vehicle started moving again moments later, several crates of freshly-picked blueberries fell into the roadway. "Some crates went crashing down onto the roadway, and thousands of blueberries spilled out onto Lougheed Highway, creating a sticky mess for vehicles that drove over the fruit.," the post said. RCMP officers "were called to the juicy incident" and used a shovel to push the sticky remains out of the roadway. "Perhaps Mission RCMP could team up with the Mission Farmer's Market in the future, to feature some new offerings such as: Jack-Knife Jelly, Pothole Preserves and the ever-popular Traffic Jam," the post joked.
