Smyrna, DE : Tractor-trailer crash spills chickens onto Route 1 in Delaware early Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Delaware State Police say a tractor trailer overturned during a crash, spilling chickens onto state Route 1 in Smyrna.

Police said in a statement that two tractor trailers collided early Wednesday in southbound lanes and one overturned. Police say the drivers were not injured, but the chicken trailer spilled its load of chickens.

The roadway was blocked for hours into the morning rush as crews cleared away the overturned trailer and chickens.

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Tractor-trailer crash spills chickens onto Route 1 in Delaware