Smell So Strong It Stopped Traffic | Texas News

A refrigerated truck hauling beef broke down on I-35 near Cassin Road, and instead of flashing lights, it was the overpowering smell that sent drivers fleeing and sparked a hazmat response. With temperatures soaring past 100 degrees, the meat inside baked in the sun, creating a stench so potent it became the talk of the town. By Friday, police were gone, but private crews stayed to handle the mess — leaving unanswered questions about how long the cooling system failed and what happened to the cargo. It’s a chilling reminder of how quickly a simple mechanical failure can turn into a full-blown disaster under extreme heat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49180a31a5f65e9c