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Blue Crabs Scatter Across Virginia Interstate After Van Crashes on I-64

Early on June 12, 2025, a van hauling barrels of live blue crabs overturned on Interstate 64 in New Kent County, Virginia.
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear, and it was also unknown if anyone was injured, while drivers were advised to avoid the scene.
Emergency personnel shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 close to state Route 249 for roughly an hour to address the blue crabs scattered across the highway.
Deputies shared images around 2:38 a.m. showing the van on its side and crabs crawling on the pavement and around knocked wooden barrels, with the sheriff's office stating, "Crab-tastrophe averted!"
Authorities reopened Interstate 64 after cleanup, indicating the incident was contained without reported severe injury or extended disruption.

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Roanoke Times

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'Crab-Tastrophe' Temporarily Shuts Down I-64

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The Daily Progress

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'Crab-tastrophe averted' after crustacean-hauling van crashes on I-64

A van hauling blue crabs crashed and spilled its cargo across Interstate 64 in New Kent County early Thursday morning.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch

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‘Crab-tastrophe’ temporarily shuts down I-64 in New Kent

A vehicle crash involving a van hauling barrels of blue crabs temporarily closed Interstate 64 early Thursday morning.

3 days ago·Richmond, United States

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WRIC

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'Crab-tastrophe': Van spills blue crabs across I-64 West in New Kent after crash

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Blue crabs spilled across Interstate 64 West in New Kent County Thursday morning following a crash, which the sheriff's office deemed a "crab-tastrophe." At around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, the New Kent County Sheriff's Office announced in a social media post that a section of I-64 West in the county had temporarily shut down due to a crash involving a van full of blue crabs. The van was seen on its side, wit…

3 days ago·Richmond, United States

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Wavy

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Drivers ‘in a pinch’ after crash on I-64 causes crabs to scatter on roadway

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The Virginian Pilot

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‘Crab-tastrophe’ temporarily shuts down I-64 after crustaceans scattered on roadway

A vehicle crash involving a van hauling barrels of blue crabs temporarily closed Interstate 64 early Thursday morning after the crustaceans were scattered all over the roadway.

3 days ago·Norfolk, United States

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