Dense Smoke, Fog Cause Multi-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 10 New Orleans; One Death Reported

Challenging driving conditions emerged on Interstate 10 in New Orleans due to foggy and smokey conditions, resulting in multi-vehicular accidents and one casualty.

Motorists traveling to Interstate 10 in New Orleans suffered from unexpected fog and smoke. The advisory warned travelers to stay alert and safe due to the dangerous conditions.

Foggy conditions can lead to travel difficulties and dangers. Motorists should check the road first.

Dense Smoke, Fog Cause Multi-Vehicle Accident

(Photo : NOAA Satellite View as of November 8, 2023)
NOAA Satellite View as of November 8, 2023. A dense smoke and fog unfolded in New Orleans' Interstate 10, causing a multi-vehicle accident on Tuesday. One death was reported after the accident.

The weather advisory warned of the dense smoke affecting the Causeway driving. Homeowners are advised to carefully plan traveling this week due to potential dangers and delayed travel.

The recent satellite showed that the region experienced moderate to dense fog. Interstate 10 in Eastern Orleans suffered from super fog. Reports noted that the smoke from wildfires affected the travel conditions on Interstate 10, especially in Irish Bayou and Eastern Orleans Parish.

However, the dense fog on Interstate 10 caused deadly vehicular accidents near Eastern New Orleans and Michoud Boulevard. The accident caused the closure of Interstate 10 near Michoud Boulevard.

According to reports, one person died from the accident, while several others were injured and immediately taken to a nearby hospital. The travel conditions became more dangerous due to the zero visibility while driving.

In terms of the weather, the National Weather Service (NWS) said that potential rain could unload in New Orleans on Friday. Brief heavy rains are possible with thunderstorms.

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Foggy and Smoky Conditions: How Can Motorists Become Safe?

Foggy and smoky conditions can become challenging for motorists. Road accidents are possible with zero visibility. Here are the essential reminders for motorists during foggy conditions.

Check the latest forecasts for foggy conditions.

Motorists should always check the latest weather in areas they will travel, including foggy weather conditions. It is best to stay at home or wait until the weather finally improves.

Maintain distance and drive carefully.

While driving, motorists should minimize distractions while moving slowly and carefully. Also, consider rolling down your windows to hear better arriving cars.

Motorists should maintain a driving distance to avoid hitting other cars. When you plan to pull over, having your hazard lights to alert other motorists is essential.

If the weather conditions are freezing or colder, motorists can turn on defrosters and windshield wipers. In addition, motorists should not accelerate when there is a nearby car.

Keep emergency kits inside your car.

Motorists can be stuck while driving due to super fog or dangerous road conditions. Keeping emergency kits in vehicles is helpful during emergencies. Homeowners can keep medicines, power banks, bottled water and non-perishable goods.

Did you know? The NWS explained that using high-beam lights is not recommended in foggy conditions. Motorists can make it more challenging to see the road.

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