Horry County Fire truck blocking traffic for a wreck

Date of Incident: February 26, 2024

South Carolina Reporting Authority: Horry County Fire Rescue

Type of Accident: Three-Vehicle Crash

Location of Accident: Intersection of Highway 544 and Cox Ferry Road in Conway, S.C.

Injuries: Five people hospitalized

Description of Accident: A severe three-car crash occurred on Highway 544 at Cox Ferry Road Monday night around 6:15 p.m. Five individuals, one who was reported to be trapped, were rushed to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. The extent of victims’ injuries are undisclosed. Crews blocked lanes to aid the injured, investigate, and clear the wreckage, with support from the Conway Fire Department. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the crash’s cause.

Local Media Coverage: WMBF News

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