VIDEO: Semitruck blown over on Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge during severe thunderstorm
Aug 24, 2026
LAPLACE - An 18-wheeler was blown over along the Bonnet Carreacute; Spillway Bridge on Monday afternoon as severe thunderstorms moved through the area.WBRZ obtained video of the semi-truck showing the trailer slightly leaning before a forceful gust of wind pushed it over.According to DOTD's traffic
map, the westbound lane of the spillway is closed. No information about injuries or reported recovery time has been reported.nbsp;St. Charles Parish officials said that the 18-wheeler was empty and not hauling anything.Permalink| Comments ...read more read less