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North Texas freeway reopens after truck spills load of chicken and alligator parts

North Texas freeway reopens after truck spills load of chicken and alligator parts
North Texas freeway reopens after truck spills load of chicken and alligator parts 00:21

BALCH SPRINGS — Interstate 635 has reopened after a truck spilled chicken and alligator parts Wednesday evening closing a portion of the freeway, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

TxDOT said a truck lost part of its load of chicken and alligator parts on I-635 towards I-20 westbound before the 175 ramp. 

The spill was reported around 4:30 p.m., TxDOT said. Three lanes were closed until the freeway reopened a little before 9 p.m. 

A hazardous materials crew was called out to help clean up the mess, TxDOT said.  

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