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Traffic chaos took center stage today at Northgate as a rollover crash turned a routine intersection into the latest chapter of “When Bad Things Happen to Good Traffic.” The mishap, which occurred at the intersection of Northgate Way and 1st Avenue Northeast, happened right next to Stanford’s restaurant, where diners may have gotten an unexpected show with their meals. Fortunately, the incident didn’t lead to any serious injuries, but it certainly left folks wondering if they should be packing popcorn instead of lunch.
After some frantic maneuvering, traffic crews managed to restore order and get vehicles moving again, although westbound drivers will still encounter a blocked right lane. You can almost picture frustrated commuters trying to navigate their way through while others pause to take a selfie with the flipped vehicle—everything’s a photo op these days, right?
If there’s one takeaway from this, it’s that flips are best reserved for Olympic gymnasts. Honestly, if you’re planning to lose your car’s footing, just find a hot new dance move instead! What do you think makes driving in busy areas so chaotic? Have any funny stories of your own from the road?
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