WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — Traffic was a nightmare commute for drivers on Interstate 495 in Wilmington, Delaware Tuesday morning.

Both directions of the freeway were affected by an accident that happened just before 6:30 a.m. in the area of ​​the 12th Street overpass.

Video from Chopper 6 shows damaged vehicles in both the northbound and southbound lanes.

Police say the crash involved three vehicles, including a tractor-trailer. The two passenger cars overturned during the crash, officials said.

New Castle County paramedics say they rescued a 37-year-old driver from his vehicle. He was taken to hospital in stable condition.

The accidents remain under investigation.