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Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-10 East in Lafayette
Interstate 10 eastbound is closed at the I-49 interchange due to a multi-vehicle crash at the Louisiana Avenue exit.
The crash happened just before 2 am near mile marker 106.
State Police say that at least five vehicles were involved in the crash, with one of those being an 18-wheeler.
Troopers are reporting that two people have died in the crash and others have suffered serious injuries.
Eastbound traffic is being diverted off of I-10 at I-49.
We'll update this story as we gather more information.
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