State troopers, Avoyelles Parish deputies close La. 1, evacuate nearby area after train derails

MOREAUVILLE — State troopers and deputies have closed off a stretch of La. 1 south of Moreauville after a train derailed Wednesday morning. Around 7:38 a.m., Louisiana State Police said La. 1 was closed to vehicular traffic and commuters should take La. 114 to La. 451 as a detour. "Expect delays when traveling in that area," troopers and Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies said.Evacuations have also been started for nearby schools, homes and business