Yellow | Two dead, I-10 shut down in N.O. East after 40-car accident

[kevin653]

WWL-TV
NEW ORLEANS - I-10 West and East are currently closed at the Michoud Exit due to a multi-car fatal accident.
There were 40 cars involved in the pileup that killed two people.
Minor to critical injuries caused 22 people to go to the hospital and 37 others received minor injuries that they refused treatment for.
A firefighter was injured during a rescue operations and suffered minor lacerations.
Westbound traffic is currently being detoured to Highway 11, while a better alternative may be Chef Menteur / Highway 90.

http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/orleans/Accident-closes-I-10-in-New-Orleans-136366738.html

 

[sundrop03]

Prayers for the families who lost loved ones, those that where injured and our guy whose truck looks OK. Being involved in a bad accident no matter if you are at fault or not is a terrible thing.

 

[Kennesaw Kid]

402 (ATL) driver is fine....he was not at fault....they are still investigating the cause.....but he has been cleared.....KK

 

[LEHIGH vALLEY]

402 (ATL) driver is fine....he was not at fault....they are still investigating the cause.....but he has been cleared.....KK

Good news! Prayers for all the families involved.

 

[gearraker]

i work for saia..does anybody know about our driver?

 

[Mike432]

Our crack aces will check into that. Thoughts and prayers to all