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Congestion clears following 18-wheeler crashes on I-10 East

Posted at 10:10 AM, Mar 27, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-27 13:06:07-04

UPDATE: All lanes of I-10 East are now OPEN.

DOTD says that congestion has cleared following two 18-wheeler crashes earlier this morning. Crews were also working to clean up a diesel spill in the area. Congestion reached beyond LA 95 (Duson exit) for a short time Wednesday.

State Police Troop I was on the scene. Troopers say no one was injured in the crashes.

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State Police Troop I says that two 18-wheeler crashes are blocking the outside lane of I-10 East between Duson and Ambassador Caffery Pkwy.

Troop I says that crews are also working to clean a diesel spill as a result of the crash. Motorists can expect heavy delays in the area while the scene is being cleared.

There were no injuries as a result of the crashes.

State Police say the crashes and spill should be cleared within the hour.