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69-car pileup leaves multiple hurt on bridge in South Carolina
WBTV • • nation
Key Points:
- A 69-car pileup occurred on October 1 on the southbound I-95 bridge over Lake Marion, South Carolina, involving 54 passenger vehicles and 15 tractor-trailers.
- Thick fog severely reduced visibility, contributing to the crash as drivers had little time to react and stop.
- At least two people were seriously injured, with one airlifted to the hospital; no fatalities were reported.
- First responders had to walk to vehicles and use hand-held fire extinguishers to control fires amid the wreckage.
- The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, and crews spent over 15 hours clearing the scene.
