The New Orleans Police Department is responding to a major crash on Interstate 10 East near North Claiborne Avenue.
At this time, the two right lanes of I-10 East are blocked.
According to the NOPD, a dump truck crashed and fell off the elevated interstate near the Esplanade exit.
At this time Claiborne Ave at Columbus Street East Bound (ground level) and I-10 Eastbound @ Esplanade are closed to traffic until further notice.
Drivers are asked to take alternate routes and avoid this area.
According to police, the driver and passenger inside of the dump truck were injured and taken to an area hospital. Both are considered stable.
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Police said a car parked near where the truck fell was damaged in the incident, but no one was inside at the time of the crash.
According to police, only the left lane of interstate is open at this time.
According to the NOPD, the DOTD has engineers on scene inspecting the bridge and securing the hole left in the barrier before reopening the interstate.
Those traveling to Slidell or New Orleans East should take Interstate 10 to West End and take Interstate 610 as an alternate route.
Mayor Helena Moreno issued the following statement regarding the crash:
“This was an incredibly serious accident and I’m incredibly grateful that no lives were lost. I want to thank our first responders, medical professionals and all the crews working on the cleanup effort for their swift response and hard work to keep everyone safe.”
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