LSP: One killed in fiery crash on Basin Bridge, I-10 remains closed

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Posted: Aug 26, 2019 / 01:30 PM GMT-0600 / Updated: Aug 26, 2019 / 05:27 PM GMT-0600

UPDATE (6:26pm): Louisiana State Police have confirmed that one person has been found dead in the wreckage of the accident, three others have been injured. I-10 remains closed in both directions.

A fiery crash involving several 18-wheelers closed down I-10 west at the Basin Bridge.

Smoke could be seen billowing into the air from the crash scene on the bridge.

Westbound traffic is now being diverted at LA 415 (Lobdell). Drivers are being asked to use an alternate route.

Eastbound traffic is being diverted at I-49. The Louisiana Department of Transportation said to expect heavy delays and use 190 as an alternate route.

I-10 West is closed at Mile Marker 122 (Atchafalaya Basin Bridge) due to a multi-vehicle accident with vehicle fire. Congestion is approaching 3 miles in length. Use alternate route.
— Baton Rouge Traffic (@BR_Traffic) August 26, 2019

I-10 West remains closed at Mile Marker 125 (Atchafalaya Basin Bridge) due a multi-vehicle accident. Congestion has reached 3 miles in length. All traffic is now being diverted at LA 415 (Lobdell). Use alternate route.
— Baton Rouge Traffic (@BR_Traffic) August 26, 2019

I-10 West remains closed at MM 125 (Atchafalaya Basin Bridge) due to a multi-vehicle accident. Westbound traffic is being diverted at LA 415 (Lobdell). Eastbound traffic is being diverted at I-49. Expect heavy delays, and use US 190 as an alternate route.
— Baton Rouge Traffic (@BR_Traffic) August 26, 2019

This is a developing story. We will update when more information is available.