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FWPD issues traffic advisory amid squishy toy giveaway at 7 Brew Coffee

A squishy toy giveaway at 7 Brew Coffee locations has triggered significant traffic congestion and long lines. The Fort Wayne Police Department issued a traffic advisory, and police in other areas warned drivers they would be ticketed if they did not keep moving. Crowds turned out for the Labor Day promotion, which caused backups on Commercial Drive and at various Milwaukee-area sites. Authorities are intervening to prevent the coffee promotion from completely stopping traffic flow in affected zones.

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  • ✓ A squishy toy giveaway at 7 Brew Coffee caused traffic backups and long lines.
  • ✓ The Fort Wayne Police Department issued a traffic advisory regarding the event.
  • ✓ The promotion drew crowds at Milwaukee-area 7 Brew locations.
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Police departments in multiple cities have issued formal traffic advisories and ticketing warnings due to the promotion.

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  1. 7 Brew Coffee Toy Giveaway Causes Widespread Traffic Backups

    A squishy toy giveaway at 7 Brew Coffee locations has triggered significant traffic congestion and long lines. The Fort Wayne Police Department issued a traffic advisory, and police in other areas warned drivers they would be ticketed if they did not keep moving. Crowds turned out for the Labor Day promotion, which caused backups on Commercial Drive and at various Milwaukee-area sites. Authorities are intervening to prevent the coffee promotion from completely stopping traffic flow in affected zones.

    Why it matters

    The event is part of a Labor Day promotion involving squishy toys. High demand for the giveaway has turned routine coffee runs into regional traffic hazards.

    What is confirmed

    • A squishy toy giveaway at 7 Brew Coffee caused traffic backups and long lines.
    • The Fort Wayne Police Department issued a traffic advisory regarding the event.
    • The promotion drew crowds at Milwaukee-area 7 Brew locations.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The event is referred to as Jackpot Day.
    • Traffic backed up specifically on Commercial Drive.

    What to watch next

    • Police reports on citations issued to drivers
    • Official statements from 7 Brew regarding crowd control
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. WANE 15 — FWPD issues traffic advisory amid squishy toy giveaway at 7 Brew Coffee
    2. wisn.com — Squishy toy giveaway draws crowds, traffic at Milwaukee-area 7 Brew locations
    3. FOX 8 News — ‘Keep moving’: Coffee promotion stops traffic, police warn they’ll ticket drivers
    4. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — 7 Brew Coffee fans turn out in droves for Labor Day squishy giveaway
    5. WLWT — 7 Brew squishy toy giveaway draws long lines, traffic backups
    6. wktv.com — 7Brew Giveaway Leads to Traffic Backup on Commercial Drive
    7. koamnewsnow.com — 7Brew traffic alert on Doh “Jackpot Day; All 7Brew locations
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