2 people hurt after car goes into water in Surfside Beach, utility pole knocked over

Posted: Feb 7, 2020 / 12:44 PM EST

Updated: Feb 7, 2020 / 10:19 PM EST

SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Two people suffered minor injuries after a car went into the water and a utility pole was knocked over in Surfside Beach.

Crews from Horry County Fire Rescue and the SC Dept. of Public Safety are on scene of a crash involving two vehicles at 8732 Highway 17 Bypass, according to HCFR. Utility and towing crews are also on scene.

HCFR said a utility pole “was taken down” and a vehicle went in flood water in the area.

The occupant was out of the vehicle before HCFR arrived on scene.

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#HCFR, @SCDPS_PIO, utility & towing crews are on the scene of a 2-vehicle accident at 8732 Highway 17 Bypass.

A utility pole was taken down, & a vehicle went in the water.

The occupant of the vehicle in the water was out before HCFR arrived.

2 people suffered minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/1h0d3gPadX
— Horry SC Fire Rescue (@hcfirerescue) February 7, 2020