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Crash blocks 2 eastbound lanes of I-26 near I-526 merge

ByPatrick Phillips|April 17, 2020 at 10:10 AM EDT - Updated April 17 at 10:10 AM

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Authorities say a crash just before I-526 merge is blocking eastbound lanes of I-26.

The crash was reported at 8:52 a.m., but as of shortly before 10 a.m., the two right lanes of the roadway remained blocked, causing a backup.

Injuries have been reported, but the extent of the injuries was not immediately clear.

Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Matt Southern said tow trucks were at the scene working to clear debris and remove the damaged vehicles.

Emergency vehicles are also on the scene forcing drivers to merge to the two left lanes.

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Photo: S.C. Highway Patrol


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