Scene cleared after dump truck crash blocks 2 lanes on I-26

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Fire Department says a dump truck crash is slowed traffic on I-26 East.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has confirmed the crash closed the left two lanes of I-26 East, but they have since been cleared.

SCDOT says the crash happened right before Exit 209 toward US 75-Ashley Phosphate Road in Ladson on Tuesday morning.

There has been no word yet on injuries stemming from the crash.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

TRAFFIC ALERT: @NCFDSC says this crash is between a car & dump truck on I-26 EB near Midland Park Rd. Looks like the car is facing the wrong direction. Several first responders on scene and traffic is extremely slow on I-26 EB. Take Rivers Ave instead @live5news #chstrfc #chsnews pic.twitter.com/gxcQo87Mjx
— Abbey O'Brien (@abbeyobrien) January 26, 2021

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-26 East @MM 211 vehicle accident w/ dump truck. Left 2 lanes closed. #chsnews #chstrfc
— North Charleston FD (@NCFDSC) January 26, 2021

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