Truck crashes off I-10 bridge into Louisiana bayou
Louisiana State Police (LSP) are responding to a partially submerged truck in Ascension Parish on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident occurred on I-10 near Sorrento, Louisiana.
LSP says that a single vehicle crash involving an 18 wheeler occurred in the westbound lanes of I-10.
Troopers said that the truck driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Police say that one lane I-10 is closed both eastbound and westbound as crews are working to remove the partially submerged truck from the bayou below.
HEADS UP! One lane eastbound and one lane westbound of I-10 are closed at the 189 mile marker due to an accident involving an 18-wheeler, which is submerged at the St. James/Ascension Parish Line. Please use caution when traveling in this area. Heavy delays are expected. pic.twitter.com/yhLajaiF8n
— Falon Brown (@FalonBtv) November 22, 2022
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Drivers are asked to use extra caution in the area.