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Accident and hazardous material leak lead to closure of a section of I-26 East

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DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC (WCSC) – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety says a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 26 in Dorchester County has been closed due to a hazardous materials spill.

The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office reported a crash that closed the highway between mile markers 177 and 187. Officials said traffic is being detoured at mile marker 177, the Harleyville/Holly Hill exit.

The Highway Patrol reported a hazardous materials spill in the area of ​​mile marker 186.

A closure of the eastbound side of Interstate 26 in Dorchester County is causing a major...
A closure of the eastbound side of Interstate 26 in Dorchester County is causing a large backup, seen on the left side of the image. Dorchester County officials say a 10-mile stretch of the interstate is closed due to an accident, and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety says it’s a hazardous materials accident.(SCDOT)

The authorities did not provide any information about the hazardous substances created by the oil spill.

The entrance at mile marker 187 near Ridgeville is open for drivers wishing to return to I-26.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.

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