LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) State Police are on the scene of a jack-knifed 18-wheeler on Interstate-10 eastbound near the North University Avenue Exit.

Police say it happened around 5 p.m.

The cause of the crash in unknown at this time and the driver of the rig so far has not been identified.

Police have shut down a portion of Interstate 10 (east) starting at the North University Avenue exit.

Traffic is being redirected.