Five-Car Pileup Blocks Two Lanes on Interstate 85 in Greenville County
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: October 6, 2023
Two lanes blocked, closure expected to last for hours
A five-car pileup has caused a major traffic disruption on Interstate 85 southbound in Greenville County, South Carolina. The accident occurred at Exit 54, which is the Pelham Road exit, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
The crash involved five vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, and resulted in a significant diesel spill. Approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel were spilled as a result of the collision. As a safety precaution, two lanes have been closed off to prevent any further accidents or injuries.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently on the scene managing the situation. They have stated that one lane will need to be repaired before it can be reopened for traffic flow. Due to this ongoing work and cleanup efforts related to the diesel spillage, authorities anticipate that these closures will remain in effect for several hours.
Motorists traveling through this area are advised to seek alternate routes if possible or exercise patience while waiting for normal traffic conditions to resume. It is crucial for drivers approaching this section of I-85 southbound near Exit 54 (Pelham Road) to exercise caution and follow instructions from law enforcement officers present at the scene.
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Tags: Spartanburg, I85, Dieselspill, Greenville County
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- tractor-trailer
- State:
- South Carolina
- City:
- Greenville County
- Location:
- I-85 southbound at Exit 54, Pelham Road exit
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-10-06
- Time of Incident:
- Friday afternoon
I-85 southbound at Exit 54, Pelham Road exit
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