Lake Charles, Louisiana – The Lake Charles Police Department is urging motorists to avoid Louisiana Avenue at East College Street after a crash blocked both southbound lanes on Wednesday afternoon. The incident, which occurred near one of the city's busy intersections, is expected to impact traffic until approximately 3:25 p.m., according to official reports.

Authorities responded to the scene shortly after the crash was reported, quickly blocking off the affected lanes to ensure public safety and allow emergency responders to work efficiently. Details regarding the number of vehicles involved, the cause of the incident, and whether there are any injuries was not released by police at the time this was published.

Motorists traveling through the area are being redirected to alternate routes. Drivers are encouraged to seek detours via nearby streets and remain patient as crews work to clear the scene and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.