SORRENTO, La. — One lane of Interstate 10 eastbound was closed Tuesday after an 18-wheeler plunged off the roadway into a bayou near Sorrento, La.
Louisiana State Police shared a photo of the crash showing the truck's trailer submerged underwater. The crash reportedly happened on I-10 west near border between Ascension and St. James parishes.
The driver of the 18-wheeler suffered minor injuries in the crash and was taken to the hospital.
Troopers say the inside lane of the eastbound highway is closed due to recovery efforts. Traffic is reportedly flowing slowly in the area. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the area.
"Crews are on the scene working diligently to recover the vehicle and return the flow of traffic to normal," a statement from LSP said.
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