UPDATE: All lanes are now open on I-10 West past Highland Road. Expect heavy delays.

BATON ROUGE- Emergency crews are working the scene of an accident that involved an 18-wheeler crashing into the tree line on I-10 West after Highland Rd.

The driver was transported to an area hospital in stable condition, according to authorities. 

All lanes are now open on I-10 West past Highland Road. Congestion has reached LA 73 (approximately 8 miles in length).

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