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Multiple truck crashes reported on Louisiana I-10 as Hurricane Delta bears down

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Louisiana State Police have reported several semi truck crashes on I-10 as Hurricane Delta heads toward the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Delta is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Friday evening, but heavy rain and tropical-storm force winds have already been reported in Louisiana and Texas.

Louisiana State Police have reported multiple truck crashes on Friday on I-10, the interstate being used by many who are fleeing from the hurricane.

On Friday morning, an overturned truck was reported on I-10 west at mile marker 31 B in Lake Charles.

***Troop D (Southwest LA) Traffic Advisory***October 9, 2020UPDATE: All lanes are now open. Please use caution in the…

Posted by Louisiana State Police on Friday, October 9, 2020

After this crash, Louisiana State Police shared a photo of a truck in the I-10 median, along with a warning to avoid unnecessary travel and flooded roadways.

Louisiana is beginning to experience winds and rain from #HurricaneDelta in many areas of the state. Please refrain…

Posted by Louisiana State Police on Friday, October 9, 2020

Early Friday afternoon, troopers reported another crashed truck on I-10 at mile marker 31 B.

***Troop D (Southwest LA) Traffic Advisory***October 9, 2020***UPDATE*** The roadway has been reopened. Calcasieu…

Posted by Louisiana State Police on Friday, October 9, 2020

Troopers didn’t provide information on injuries in the truck crashes.

You can visit www.511la.org for up-to-date information from Louisiana transportation officials.

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