Traffic alert: Crash on I-95 shuts down all southbound lanes near Ridgeland
A crash on I-95 Wednesday afternoon involving a truck pulling a camper shut down all southbound lanes on the highway.
The crash happened one mile south of Exit 21 in Ridgeland.
No injuries have been reported, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
South Carolina Department of Transportation traffic cameras show traffic at a near standstill. The website reported at 3:50 p.m. that the average car speed was 3 mph.
A news release from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office said drivers should expect heavy traffic delays on I-95 Southbound through Jasper County.
The news release said law enforcement is on the scene of the crash. Traffic is being diverted through Ridgeland onto U.S. 17.
Google Maps showed a 52-minute slowdown at 3:50 p.m.
Drivers commenting on the Waze traffic app said the crash involved a flipped vehicle blocking both lanes.
This story will be updated.
This story was originally published October 14, 2020 at 3:59 PM.
