Overturned 18-wheeler shuts down I-59 traffic in Pearl River
PEARL RIVER, La. (WGNO) — The northbound lanes of Interstate 59 near the Honey Island Swamp exit have been shut down due to an overturned 18-wheeler, according to traffic officials.
The incident was first reported at 4 a.m. in a post on X (Twitter).
Responders with the St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District report they were called to the scene of a crash involving the 18-wheeler and a sedan on I-59 near mile marker 10.
New Orleans teen found guilty in fatal dismemberment of Linda Frickey
Officials said the truck was hauling live chickens. One person was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
Traffic in the area was detoured off Military Road onto Highway 11 as cleanup efforts began.
As of 7 a.m., the traffic has been diverted to exit three at Pearl River. Drivers are asked to avoid the I-59 northbound going to Mississippi.
WGNO will provide an update once more information is made available.
Stay updated with the latest news, weather, and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play store and subscribing to the WGNO newsletter.
Latest Posts
These are few Acadiana references in the HBO series True Detective season 1
Beyoncé’s mom slams ‘stupid narrative’ that singer lightened her skin: ‘I’m sick of you losers’
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WGNO.
