DENHAM SPRINGS - All lanes are opened on I-12 westbound after a major accident closed the interstate for about an hour. 

Congestion has reached approximately five miles on I-12 west. 

According to a spokesperson from Acadian Ambulance, one person has been airlifted to the hospital after being trapped in a vehicle. Two other people have been transported to the hospital. The status of their injuries is unknown at this moment.

I12 W remains closed just past Juban. A person trapped in a car, three transported to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/7Cvyh9h8lG

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This is a developing story. News 2's Ashley Frugé is monitoring the closures this morning during Good Morning America. We'll have updates on WBRZ.com and Twitter.