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CHP reporting 30K lbs of garlic spilled from overturned semi on Hwy 43 at Garces Hwy

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol is reporting a semi-truck carrying 30,000 pounds of garlic has overturned on Highway 43, at Garces Highway, resulting in a minor injury.

CHP is reporting the garlic has spilled onto the roadway.

It is unknown at this time how traffic is being impacted. Drivers should be on alert in the area.

This is a developing story.

Bakersfield, CA

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