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traffic-accident1 year ago

Tragic 7-Vehicle Crash Claims Two Lives on I-85 in Spartanburg County

A seven-vehicle crash on I-85 near Exit 60 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter, with several others hospitalized for injuries. The victims were identified as 49-year-old Heather Holman Padgett and 23-year-old Cheyenne Nicole Padgett, both from Bonneau. The crash, which occurred around 2 a.m., could have been more catastrophic, according to the Spartanburg County coroner, who referenced a previous deadly crash on I-26.

accidents2 years ago

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crashes Plague I-85 in Greenville County

Three people have died and several others were injured in a four-vehicle crash on I-85S in Greenville County, South Carolina. The accident occurred when a car traveling in the wrong direction collided with another vehicle, causing a chain reaction. The victims include two women and one man, while the injured individuals received treatment at the scene and were taken to the hospital. Traffic delays were experienced as a result of the crash, but all lanes have since reopened.

traffictransportation2 years ago

Multiple Crashes and Fuel Spills Cause Major Delays on I-85

Two lanes of southbound Interstate 85 in Greenville County, South Carolina, were blocked for several hours due to a five-car pileup, including a tractor-trailer, which caused a 100-gallon diesel spill. The spill resulted in the closure of two lanes, and at least one lane had to be repaved. The incident caused significant traffic congestion, with drivers experiencing long delays. The lanes were eventually reopened, and there were only minor injuries reported in the crash.

traffictransportation2 years ago

Multiple Crashes Cause Major Backups on I-85 in Greenville Co.

Multiple crashes on I-85 in Greenville County, South Carolina, have caused significant traffic backups in both directions. One crash on the southbound side involved five cars and resulted in a diesel fuel spill, leading to the closure of two left lanes. The second crash on the northbound side has closed the right exit ramp. The affected lanes will be shut down for several hours, with some lanes requiring repaving.

accidents2 years ago

Tragic Crash on I-85 Claims 5 Lives and Injures 3

Five people have died and three others have been injured in a three-car collision in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The incident occurred when a vehicle went over a wall and fell onto the collector-distributor lanes connecting I-85 to Pleasant Hill Road. The ramp from Highway 316 West to I-85 South was closed for several hours as authorities investigated the scene. The identities and ages of the victims have not been released.

accidentsdisasters2 years ago

Firefighters injured in camper fire on I-85 near Easley, South Carolina

Two firefighters were injured after a large camper fire on Interstate 85 near Easley, South Carolina. The fire shut down all southbound lanes and caused significant traffic congestion. The injured firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment, and their conditions are currently unknown. The road was reopened before 7 p.m.