Deputies with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office closed a portion of Interstate 49 south due to an overturned 18-wheeler accident.

 

The accident happened just before midnight on the overpass of I-49 south and La. Hwy 170. Deputies say high winds caused the tractor trailer to overturn and block both lanes of traffic. The truck also leaked oil onto the roadway.

 

The driver suffered minor injuries in this accident.

 

At the time of this release, crews were on the scene working to clear up the roadway.