Saturday, August 22, 2015

Fiery crash involving semi-truck sends one person to the hospital in South Carolina



 

Spectators gathered around a burning 18-wheeler early Saturday morning

UPDATED August 22, 2015
GREENWOOD COUNTY, S.C.



Emergency crews were called to a crash involving a semi and another vehicle late Friday night.


Fire crews were called to 2210 Montague Avenue just before 11 p.m.

Greenwood County Fire Coordinator Steve Holmes said at least one person was taken to the hospital.

Holmes said the semi, which was carrying automotive carpet, caught on fire after the collision.

Both vehicles are considered to be a total loss, Holmes said.