MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a tractor-trailer crash on Friday.
Fire crews responded to a tractor trailer crash at 1575 North Kings Highway, according to an Horry County Fire Rescue tweet made around 3:30 p.m.
@hcfirerescue and @MyrtleBeachFire responding to 1575 N KINGS HWY for a subject struck by a Tractor Trailer. No additional info at this time— Horry SC Fire Rescue (@hcfirerescue) February 2, 2018
Crews say one person was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by the tractor-trailer.
@hcfirerescue and @MyrtleBeachFire FINAL UPDATE on incident at 1575 N KINGS HWY involving a subject struck by a Tractor Trailer. 1 patient with life -threatening injuries treated and being transported to hospital at this time.— Horry SC Fire Rescue (@hcfirerescue) February 2, 2018
Officials have not shared any further information about the crash, but Myrtle Beach police are asking drivers to avoid the area of 16th Avenue North and Kings Highway.
Please avoid the area of 16th Ave N and Kings Hwy due to a traffic collison. South bound traffic is being diverted at 18th Ave N and Kings Hwy. pic.twitter.com/IPON2jnXLL— Myrtle Beach Police (@MBPDSC) February 2, 2018
