Rush hour accident backs up traffic for miles on I-95 near Hilton Head exit

A rush hour accident on I-95 Northbound is snagging traffic near the Hilton Head Island exit, according to a 4:18 p.m. S.C. Department of Transportation alert.

The accident was reported about one mile north of Exit 8 for U.S. 278.

Traffic cameras showed motorist getting out of their cars and standing on the side of the road about 4:45 p.m. Traffic was slowly moving again about 5 p.m.

Hardeeville Police Department is handling the accident. They said they are unable to release any information at this time because the accident is still under investigation.

This story was originally published March 13, 2019 at 5:13 PM with the headline "Rush hour accident backs up traffic for miles on I-95 near Hilton Head exit."