I-49 northbound lanes reopened north of Natchitoches; southbound still closed

Fiery collision on Interstate 49 causes north and southbound closure

NATCHITOCHES, La. (WNTZ) - A major crash involving two commercial vehicles and a resulting fire forced the closure of Interstate 49 near milepost 140 early Thursday afternoon, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the crash occurred around 1:40 p.m. on I-49 southbound just north of Natchitoches. Emergency response teams, including Natchitoches Regional [...]

I-49 northbound lanes reopened north of Natchitoches; southbound still closed

NATCHITOCHES, La. -- The northbound of Interstate 49 have reopened north of Natchitoches following a major crash and fire, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office.