There is a crash on I-49 northbound near Pont des Mouton Rd. mile marker one.

According to Lafayette Police, there is a major traffic crash involving a sugar cane truck on I-49. The investigation reveals that the sugar cane truck slammed on its brakes to avoid another vehicle, which caused it to tip over. The back of the truck is blocking all lanes of traffic at this time.

Police also say a fuel tank burst during the crash.

No injuries are reported at this time.

Police ask drivers to avoid the area.

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