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Crescent City Connection bridge reopens after crash, fuel leak

The crash and fuel spill caused about a 30-minute delay for commuters crossing the bridge from the West Bank.

NEW ORLEANS — A crash on the Cresent City Connection had all lanes briefly closed due to fuel leaking from the crashed vehicle.

It happened around 5:30 a.m. just before the morning rush hour on Tuesday. The crash and fuel spill caused about a 30-minute delay for commuters crossing the bridge from the West Bank.

All lanes reopened at about an hour later. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the crash or what led to the crash.

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