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Overturned 18-wheeler causes diesel leak in Pointe Coupee

Photo courtesy of Pointe Coupee Fire District 3.

UPDATE: Pointe Coupee Fire District 3 says that Chenal Road is now open.

VENTRESS, La. (BRPROUD) – Two fire districts in Pointe Coupee are responding to an overturned 18-wheeler in Ventress on Monday afternoon.

Pointe Coupee Fire District 2 says that crews are currently working to get a diesel leak under control after the trailer overturned on Chanel Road. The fire departments asks that drivers avoid the area.

Fire District 3 Chief Donald Williams says there were no injuries, and the road should be opened shortly.