I-10 W reopened after jack-knifed 18-wheeler accident last night

Published: Jan. 25, 2020 at 1:10 PM CST
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - All lanes are now re-opened after a late night crash involving an 18-wheeler, according to Louisiana State Police.

Trooper Derek Senegal with LSP says they were called to a single vehicle crash on I-10 westbound near Iowa around 10 p.m. Upon arrival, troopers found an 18-wheeler that had jack-knifed and ruptured its fuel tanks.

I-10 westbound was shutdown to clean up and traffic was diverted to exit 43 in Iowa.

All lanes are reopened at this time. The cause of the crash is unknown.

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