Traffic was disrupted Wednesday afternoon in Red River Parish after a sand truck overturned at the intersection of Catfish Bend Road and Highway 177.

The accident blocked part of the highway and forced traffic to be rerouted while emergency crews and law enforcement officers responded to the scene. The overturned truck spilled sand across the roadway, creating a large cleanup effort for crews.

No additional information on injuries or the cause of the accident was immediately available. Motorists traveling through the area experienced delays as authorities worked to clear the roadway and restore normal traffic flow.