UPDATE: As of 2:40 p.m., all lanes of westbound I-10 are now open.

Here’s an earlier update from Lafayette Police on the crash that had all lanes of westbound I-10 closed at the Moss Street overpass:

At 12:47 p.m., LPD Officers were dispatched to a major vehicle accident on I-10 WB at MM103B. When officers arrived on scene, it was determined that five (5) school buses and a truck pulling a St. Parish troop trailer were involved in the collision. Bernard. Six students were transported to a local hospital with minor to moderate injuries. The accident occurred as a result of one of the buses colliding with the rear of a bus in front of it, creating a chain reaction with the rest of the buses.

Drivers should avoid this area until further notice. An update will be provided when more information becomes available and the road has been reopened.

Original story:
Lafayette Police are advising westbound drivers on I-10 to get off at the Louisiana Avenue exit to avoid a closure at the Moss Street overpass.

There’s a major traffic accident here, and the police had to shut down all the westbound lanes of the interstate.

We will update this story as soon as possible.