1 injured after Hilton Head crash shuts down lanes heading off island, authorities say
UPDATE: As of around 11:25 a.m., all lanes of U.S. 278 have opened back up.
One person was taken to the hospital after a collision on U.S. 278 between two cars on Hilton Head Island Tuesday morning, authorities said.
At 10:25 a.m., an advisory sent by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office said that lanes heading off the island were closed at U.S. 278 and Spanish Wells Road, which is near the entrance of the Cross Island Parkway.
First responders with Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue arrived at the crash around 10:12 a.m., according to Fire Marshal Joheida Fister.
One person was taken to Hilton Head Hospital, she said.
Drivers should turn up Gum Tree Road and come down Squire Pope to avoid the area if they can.
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This story was originally published May 25, 2021 at 10:55 AM.
