NEW ORLEANS —
The New Orleans Police Department is responding to a major crash on Interstate 10 East near North Claiborne Avenue.
Currently, both right lanes of I-10 East are blocked.
According to NOPD, a dump truck crashed and fell off the elevated highway near the Esplanade exit.
At this time, Claiborne Avenue at Columbus Street East Bound (ground level) and I-10 Eastbound @ Esplanade are closed to traffic until further notice.
Drivers are asked to take alternative routes and avoid this area.
Police say the driver and passenger inside the dump truck were injured and transported to an area hospital. Both are considered stable.
VIDEO: NOPD provides update on dump truck crash:
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 the highway is open at the moment.
DOTD has engineers on site to inspect the bridge and secure the hole left in the barrier before reopening the highway, according to NOPD.
Those traveling to Slidell or New Orleans East should take Interstate 10 to the West End and take Interstate 610 as an alternate route.
Mayor Helena Moreno released the following statement regarding the accident:
“This was an incredibly serious accident and I am incredibly grateful that no lives were lost. I want to thank our first responders, medical professionals and all teams working on the cleanup efforts for their quick response and hard work to keep everyone safe.”
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