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FIRST ALERT: 1 dead in I-526 crash on Wando Bridge

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Police Department is investigating a crash that left one person dead on the Wando Bridge Monday night.

The two-vehicle crash happened around 10 p.m., according to the police department’s Tweet. One westbound lane of I-526 is blocked while officials are on scene, Inspector Michael Gillooly said.

It’s unclear if anyone else was hurt in the crash.

The Charleston County Coroner has not yet identified the victim.

Gillooly said it’s unclear when the lane will reopen.

This is a developing story.

OTHER RELATED NEWS: One killed, two injured in Colleton Co. crash

The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed and two others were injured in a Colleton County crash.

By Live 5's Steven Ardary

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed and two others were injured in a Colleton County crash.

The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Augusta Highway and Round O Road.

Troopers say a 2001 Chevrolet SUV and a 2008 Ford sedan collided at the intersection of Augusta Highway and Round O Road.

The driver of the Ford died in the collision, troopers say. The two people inside the Chevrolet were taken to an area hospital.

The victim’s identity has not yet been released.

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