Helicopter on scene of accident on I-12 West near Slidell

SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) - A helicopter was on the scene Friday (Nov. 11) morning on the scene where I-12 West is closed past Highway 11 due to an accident.

#BREAKING Slidell commuters can use 190 to get around I-12 West closure. Helicopter just took off from accident scene. Traffic delays building in the area. https://t.co/klD2eAi9gB
— KColeman (@KColemanFox8) November 11, 2022

Authorities confirmed there was an accident with injury.

Three lanes have been reopened. However, officials are advising commuters to take Hwy. 190 for an alternate route.

CLEARED https://t.co/KexbyAvWe8
— KColeman (@KColemanFox8) November 11, 2022

UPDATE: 2 lanes now back open on I-12 West past US 11 https://t.co/nVOwhU8zY8
— KColeman (@KColemanFox8) November 11, 2022

Traffic is quiet on I-510 and there are no issues on I-10 West at Chef Menteur toward Downtown New Orleans.

Routes on I-610 are clear.

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