Burning vehicle blocks traffic on highway running through the Midlands
Drivers making the Thursday morning commute on the highway connecting Columbia and Charleston were delayed after a vehicle went up in flames in the Midlands, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Multiple eastbound lanes were blocked on Interstate 26 following a vehicle fire that happened at about 8:20 a.m., according to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
The traffic jam was near the 158 mile marker, which is in Orangeburg County, the Highway Patrol said.
There was no word if any injuries were caused by the fire.
Vehicles were backed up for at least five miles on I-26, traffic cameras showed.
There was no word on how long it would take to reopen the lanes or clear the scene. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if possible, or expect delays.
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This story was originally published June 23, 2022 at 9:24 AM with the headline "Burning vehicle blocks traffic on highway running through the Midlands."
