UPDATE, 9:45 a.m.: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said the crash is cleared and traffic is flowing again. State Police report at least one fatality on the crash. No other details are available at this time.
ORIGINAL STORY: CARENCRO, La. ( KLFY ) — A crash on I-49 in Carencro has caused major congestion for southbound traffic, authorities said.
State Police said they are working a crash on I-49 south near Exit 7 in Carencro. Traffic is being diverted from Exit 7 and drivers are getting back on I-49 at Exit 4, officials said.
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Congestion is approaching the Sunset exit on Napoleon Avenue (La. 182), according to a post on X by Lafayette Traffic. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
The Lafayette 911 website is reporting injuries for this crash. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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