FLORENCE COUNTY, South Carolina — Drivers traveling north on Interstate 95 through Florence County faced delays Monday morning after a crash brought emergency crews to the highway near mile marker 161.

The collision was reported at about 6 a.m. on August 24, with Florence County Fire Rescue responding to the scene.

When responders arrived, they found a car blocking two northbound lanes. Injuries were also reported, although officials had not released information indicating how serious those injuries were.

For motorists making the morning trip through the area, the crash meant reduced access along the northbound side of one of the region’s busiest interstate routes.

What happened on I-95 North?

According to the information released by Florence County Fire Rescue, emergency crews were dispatched to I-95 North near mile marker 161 shortly after the crash was reported.

A vehicle was left blocking two lanes of northbound traffic.

The circumstances that caused the collision were not immediately clear. Authorities had also not publicly identified the driver or drivers involved at the time of the initial report.

Because the investigation and emergency response were still underway, officials had not provided a detailed account of how the crash occurred.

Injuries reported in Florence County crash

Injuries were reported following the collision, but the available information did not specify the number of people hurt or the extent of their injuries.

No names had been released.

That means motorists and members of the public should avoid drawing conclusions about the condition of anyone involved until additional information is provided by authorities.

Emergency crews remained focused on assisting those involved and dealing with the vehicles and debris affecting the highway.

I-95 North traffic delays

The crash caused significant restrictions for northbound traffic while emergency personnel worked at the scene.

With two lanes blocked, drivers approaching the area were urged to slow down and remain alert for emergency vehicles and changing traffic conditions.

Even after a crash scene is cleared, congestion on I-95 can continue for some time as backed-up traffic begins moving again.

Drivers passing through Florence County should therefore allow extra time and be prepared for slower-than-normal conditions.

Investigation remains underway

The cause of the crash had not been established in the initial information available.

Authorities will determine what happened by examining the vehicles, roadway conditions and other evidence gathered at the scene.

Additional details could clarify whether weather, traffic conditions, driver actions or another factor contributed to the collision, but none of those possibilities should be treated as confirmed until investigators release their findings.

What drivers should know

For anyone traveling northbound on I-95 near mile marker 161, the safest approach is to reduce speed, remain attentive and follow directions from law enforcement and emergency personnel.

Drivers should also avoid attempting to pass through closed lanes or stopping near the crash scene to watch or photograph the response.

The priority for responders is to care for anyone injured, secure the area and reopen the highway as safely and quickly as possible.

Latest I-95 North update

The latest confirmed information places the crash on I-95 North near mile marker 161 in Florence County, South Carolina, with a car blocking two northbound lanes and injuries reported.

The identities of those involved, the severity of the injuries and the precise cause of the crash had not been released in the available report.

This remains a developing traffic story, and additional information may become available as emergency crews and authorities complete their work.