LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN CAUSEWAY REOPENS AFTER MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway reopened its northbound lanes Friday afternoon after a five-car accident closed the bridge for approximately 90 minutes.
The incident occurred around 4 p.m., resulting in one vehicle overturning. According to Causeway General Manager Carlton Dufrechou, multiple emergency vehicles responded to the scene.
Three individuals sustained injuries, though the full extent remains unclear; however, Dufrechou confirmed that none of the injuries are life-threatening. The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and there were no tow details available at this time.