Early Wednesday morning, a single‑vehicle crash near the intersection of Ashley River Road and Magnolia Plantation Road in Charleston County, S.C., forced a closure of a portion of Ashley River Road for several hours.
What is known about the incident
- The crash happened around midnight and involved one vehicle; emergency crews remained on scene through at least 5 a.m. as the roadway was blocked in the affected area.
- Authorities have released very limited details so far, including the condition of the driver or whether anyone was injured or killed.
Impact on traffic
- Both directions of Ashley River Road (SC 61) were obstructed in the area near Magnolia Plantation, causing significant delays and backups during the morning commute.
- Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays until the scene was cleared and the road fully reopened.
