PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The Port Arthur Fire Department is on the scene after a deadly wreck on the MLK Bridge on Highway 82 that goes from Port Arthur into Pleasure Island.

One man was confirmed dead at the scene according to Deputy Fire Chief Antonio Mitchel with the Port Arthur Fire Department.

Mitchel says that two vehicles, each having one occupant, were involved in a head on collision on the bridge.

The driver of the other car was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries according to Chief Michel.

The bridge was completely shut down for the next three hours as crews work the scene, but has since re-opened.

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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