BUTTE LA ROSE - One person has died in a fiery 18-wheeler crash early Monday morning on I-10 near Butte La Rose.

I-10 eastbound was closed for most of Monday as authorities dealt with the situation.  Eastbound traffic was diverted to I-49 and to US 190.  

The truck was hauling sweet potatoes.  The produce was thrown across the interstate.  

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