One Hurt After Septic Pumping Truck Overturns In Florence Co.

The septic pumping truck reportedly rolled over several times in a wooded area. One person was injured and taken to a hospital.

A septic pumping truck overturned in Florence County leaving one person hurt.

The crash happened Thursday around 10am in the 4100 block of Southborough Road. The septic pumping truck reportedly rolled over several times in a wooded area. One person was injured and taken to a hospital.

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services and the Florence County Emergency Response Team reported to the scene over concerns that the truck’s tank may have been damaged and could be leaking.

The truck also struck and destroyed a fire hydrant during the crash, prompting a response from the City of Florence Water Department. After inspection, authorities determined that none of the tank’s contents had leaked.

The scene was deemed safe and there were no environmental concerns. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.