Cherokee Co. car fire causes I-85 traffic slowdown
June 22, 2020 – Paul Hammack
GAFFNEY, SC (CHEROKEE COUNTY) – A car fire Sunday caused a slowdown in traffic for over an hour and a half on Interstate 85 in Cherokee County.
Fox Carolina reports that the incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on I-85, near Shelby Highway.
The incident caused multiple lanes of traffic to be closed for over an hour while emergency crews battled the blaze.
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There is no word at this time as to what caused the fire.
No injuries have been reported.
This is a series of articles presented by Hammack Law Firm as a way to keep our community informed about traffic events and news. Blog posts should not be taken as legal advice. However, if you or someone you know has been involved in a similar accident, contact the South Carolina car accident injury lawyers at Hammack Law Firm today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.v
As a pedestrian, it is crucial to know whether to walk with or against traffic. To decrease the risk of injury, always walk against traffic. This way, both the pedestrian and drivers can have each other in sight.
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