Dump truck overturns, spills dirt onto Highway 544 in Horry County

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An overturned dump truck that spilled its load has blocked traffic on Highway 544 near the entrance ramp to Carolina Bays Parkway, according to Horry County Fire Rescue .

One person was taken to the hospital after the crash, HCFR said. Motorists are asked to avoid the area of Highway 544 and Carolina Bays Parkway, where the crash has lanes of Highway 544 Conway-bound traffic blocked near the off-ramp.

A large amount of dirt was spilled onto the road, which is expected to be blocked for an extended period of time, HCFR said. Crews responded at about 11:05 a.m.

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is investigating, with assistance from Horry County police.

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