Tomato truck overturns on I-8 east of Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — More than a few rotten tomatoes are stewing on an Arizona highway.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a trailer hauling a load of tomatoes overturned Saturday morning on Interstate 8, about 50 miles east of Yuma.

DPS says the incident occurred shortly after 3:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes.

No injuries were reported.

Arizona Department of Transportation officials say one lane was blocked by the truck and crews were dispatched to clean up the scene.

ADOT says all lanes are now open.

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