Overview
- A multi-vehicle collision and vehicle fire occurred on I‑95 over Lake Marion between mile markers 98 and 100, forcing an initial full closure of both directions.
- Emergency responders removed four people who were trapped, airlifted one patient for higher-level care, and transported several others with minor injuries to a local hospital.
- By midday the northbound lanes had reopened but traffic remained slow while southbound lanes stayed closed and the South Carolina Department of Transportation set a detour at mile marker 102.
- Estimates of how many vehicles were involved differ between reports, with some outlets citing about 40 vehicles and others including numerous tractor‑trailers, reflecting ongoing scene assessments.
- Because I‑95 is a key north–south freight corridor, officials urged motorists to avoid the area, use alternate routes, and expect continued delays as crews clear wreckage and investigate the crash.