Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans East
NEW ORLEANS, LA — A multi-vehicle crash with injuries temporarily shut down Chef Menteur Highway at Downman Road on Wednesday afternoon, according to New Orleans Police.
The incident occurred around 11:45 a.m. at the intersection in the Pines Village area. At least one vehicle was reported overturned. The highway was reopened by 12:47 p.m.
Emergency services, including New Orleans EMS, responded to the scene by 12:30 p.m. Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of individuals injured or the extent of those injuries.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.