Crash causes injuries and traffic jam for drivers on morning commute
Drivers making the Tuesday morning commute toward Columbia were delayed following a crash that caused injuries.
At least one lane was blocked on Interstate 77 following a collision that happened at about 7:30 a.m., according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
The wreck was in the area between Exit 1 and 2, which are in Cayce, near the line separating Richland and Lexington counties.
Injuries were reported in the collision, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Information on the number of people hurt, and the amount of vehicles involved was not available.
There was no word on the cause of the collision.
Vehicles were backed up on I-77, traffic cameras showed.
There was no word on how long it would take to reopen the lane or clear the scene. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if possible, or expect delays.
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