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Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-77 North in York County Leads to Major Delays and Injuries

Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-77 North in York County Leads to Major Delays and Injuries

A severe six-vehicle collision has resulted in the shutdown of Interstate 77 northbound in York County, according to multiple reports. The incident, which took place between the Sutton Road and Highway 160 exits, initially forced a complete closure of the northbound lanes earlier this morning.

As detailed by the York County Sheriff’s Office and reported byWBTV, traffic is being rerouted off I-77 North onto Sutton Road, then to Highway 21 to manage the congestion, the crash involved several tractor-trailers and a Hazmat team has been dispatched to address fuel spillage from the trucks tanks. The shutdown, which began around 6:20 a.m., is expected to last several hours, impacting the morning commute significantly.

Further adding to the traffic woes, theWCNChas reported that affected motorists are advised to use Exit 83 as an alternative route. The York County Sheriff s Office noted that there are multiple injuries resulting from the crash. To compound the issue, subsequent crashes on the side roads are causing additional backups, prompting officials to urge drivers to maintain a cautious speed and refrain from aggressive driving to navigate around the crash site.

Progress in reopening the highway has been slow, with one lane on I-77 North becoming accessible around 8:35 a.m., as conveyed by the York County Sheriff’s Office and detailed byQC News. Nevertheless, ongoing accidents on side roads continue to exacerbate traffic congestion, with live cameras from SCDOT showing a backup stretching approximately five miles. Commuters are likely to encounter prolonged delays throughout the day as cleanup and investigation efforts proceed at the scene of the crash.

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