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Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Eastbound Highway Lanes

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March 23, 2026 | Graniteville, SC

A fully loaded 53-foot tractor-trailer hauling furniture and boxes overturned on March 23, leading to the complete closure of all eastbound lanes on a major highway near Graniteville. Emergency responders, including Engine 33, arrived at the scene around 2:24 p.m., bolstered by mutual aid from nearby units. Crews are actively securing the area and working to clear the blockage, with the roadway still impassable according to the most recent updates.

53 ft tractor trailer, fully loaded with furniture/boxes, East bound closed, Engine Company 33 On Scene, mutual aidOverturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Eastbound Highway Lanes

Officials have not released details regarding any injuries or the precise cause of the incident.

Drivers are urged to expect significant delays and seek alternate routes. The event underscores persistent issues with heavy truck safety along key transportation corridors.

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