By Crash News Writer 
Yemassee, SC (July 24, 2025) – Two separate crashes on Interstate 95 southbound caused chaos and tragedy Tuesday afternoon in Colleton County, ultimately leaving two people dead and nine others hospitalized.
According to reports, the first crash occurred on July 22 near mile marker 41 just past Highway 21, and involved three vehicles, one of which was a commercial motor vehicle. One person was transported to the hospital following the initial wreck.
Soon after, a second, far more severe crash occurred at the same location, involving 13 vehicles — six of them commercial trucks. The collision sent nine people to local hospitals and resulted in two fatalities. Emergency crews closed the southbound lanes of I-95 for nearly 11 hours, rerouting traffic through alternate roads while crews worked the scene and cleared debris.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to investigate both incidents.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those who died in the accident have not yet been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details, including the cause of each collision and potential charges, will be shared as the South Carolina Highway Patrol continues its investigation.
- Travelers should continue to check with local authorities or traffic monitoring services for road conditions and detour information along Interstate 95.
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