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Lake Charles Police: Avoid Hwy. 171 at Fruge St

By Liora Hawthorne

Published October 05, 2023

Lake Charles, Louisiana - At approximately 4:30 pm, on October 5, 2023, Lake Charles Police reported a crash on US 171 at Fruge Street that is blocking both eastbound lanes.

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Drivers are advised to avoid the area until approximately 5:30 pm.

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