LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — A major vehicle fire has completely shut down a portion of I-10 in Lafayette, right at the I-49 interchange, forcing emergency closures and significant traffic diversions during Thursday morning’s commute.
According to the Lafayette Police Department, the truck struck a guardrail prior to catching fire. Lafayette Police and Lafayette Fire Department crews are actively working to extinguish the blaze and clear the roadway.
Traffic cameras and user-submitted photos show a trailer fire that has fully engulfed the vehicle.
All eastbound traffic on I-10 is being diverted off the interstate at the University Avenue exit. The I-10 Eastbound on-ramp at I-49 is also closed to prevent additional vehicles from entering the affected area…