Trash truck catches fire in West Ashley

WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County Deputies say a trash truck has caught fire in West Ashley.

Deputies on-scene say the fire was caused by a mechanical issue a couple blocks from West Ashley Highschool.

The burning truck is reportedly on Sanders Road and crews have blocked off the road near the train tracks.

Deputies say they will be there a while clearing the scene.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

BREAKING: A trash truck has caught fire on Sanders Road in West Ashley.

A deputy on scene tells me it was caused by a mechanical issue, and they will be here awhile.

Crews have blocked off the road near the train tracks. This is a couple blocks from West Ashley High. pic.twitter.com/rBOkyrh8bf
— Rob Way (@RobWayTV) July 28, 2021

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