The eastbound lanes on I-10 have reopened after a large vehicle fire closed all lanes at the high rise bridge in New Orleans Tuesday morning.
Traffic cameras showed a large fire spanning three lanes just after 5 a.m. on I-10 before the Louisa Street off-ramp. The interstate reopened to traffic around 9:40 a.m.
New Orleans Police say the 18-wheeler suffered mechanical issues and caught fire. Police say no one was hurt in the crash.
Video from WWL-TV viewers shows flames fully engulfing the truck and dripping from the bridge onto streets below.
RAW: Video from below large fire on high rise bridge. Can't see the video? Click here.
RAW: Video of passing car westbound on high rise bridge. Can't see the video? Click here.