18-wheeler, train collide in Opelousas

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Posted: Sep 10, 2019 / 03:43 PM CDT / Updated: Sep 10, 2019 / 05:59 PM CDT

Opelousas Police are on the scene after a tractor-trailer rig and train collided Tuesday afternoon.

Only minor injuries reported, according to police.

It happened just after 3 p.m. on Hwy. 3043.

As a result of the collision, police said, several roads in the area will be blocked for an extended period of time:

Rice Lane, Sapphire, Garland Avenue and Raymond Street.

This a breaking news story. KLFY has a crew enroute to the scene.

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