A Crash Involving An 18-Wheeler And 1 Other Vehicle Resulted In 1 Death

The crash occurred on Highway 9 near Nichols.

Wednesday morning, a crash involving an 18-wheeler and another vehicle resulted in one death. The crash occurred on Highway 9 near Nichols.

Both vehicles caught fire after the collision. The highway was closed after the incident and was expected to remain closed for an extended period of time.

The Horry County Fire Rescue spokesperson requested for people to avoid the area while first responders work on the scene.

An investigation into the accident is currently being conducted.

No further information has been released.