PRAIRIEVILLE - A Wednesday morning traffic incident occurred on Hwy 61 between Post Office Road and Highway 73 in Ascension Parish.

The wreck, which was initially reported around 8 a.m., involves an 18- wheeler that is stuck in a deep ditch.

Eyewitnesses say several of the vehicle's wheels are unattached to the ground and that it will likely take a couple of wreckers to remove the truck.

WBRZ will continue to monitor the scene.

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