Orangeburg County, SC (WLTX) - A traffic collision on Interstate 26 for hours Friday injured a state trooper.
Troopers say there was at least one collision on Interstate 26 West near mile marker 142.
The patrol's website said the collision had injuries.
Viewers told News19 they were stuck in traffic, and that the backup extended for miles. Witnesses saw a helicopter leave the scene, and multiple law enforcement vehicles and ambulances.
Sherri Iacobelli with the Department of Public Safety confirmed that a trooper was involved, but did not give additional information, including the officer's condition.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department is also involved in the investigation.