Accident involving 18-wheelers shuts down I-49 ramp in Natchitoches Parish

Traffic was disrupted Thursday afternoon after a reported accident involving 18-wheelers on Interstate 49.

A NPJ reader submitted a news tip reporting a fire on I-49 on Feb. 12 around 1:50 pm. According to the tip, the on-ramp heading north toward Shreveport was blocked off and both lanes of traffic were closed.

The reader also indicated that it appeared as though two 18-wheelers were on fire.

Officials had not released confirmed details about the cause of the fire or the extent of any injuries as of press time. No further information is available at this time.


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