Kershaw County, SC – A fiery crash shut down Interstate 20 westbound in Kershaw County Friday, diverting traffic.
According to the Lugoff Fire Department, crews responded to a motor vehicle collision involving fire at mile marker 92 westbound, just before the Lugoff exit. Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including Lugoff Fire, Kershaw County Fire, Camden Fire, Kershaw County EMS, and the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said Interstate 20 westbound was closed as emergency crews worked to extinguish the fire and clear the roadway. Traffic was diverted at Exit 98 in Camden. Drivers were urged to expect delays and avoid the area.
Authorities have not yet released information regarding injuries or the number of vehicles involved. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The closure affects a major east-west corridor connecting Columbia and the Pee Dee region, and delays may impact afternoon commuters and commercial traffic traveling through Kershaw County.
Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and monitor local traffic updates for reopening information.
No estimated time for reopening has been announced.
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