YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Rush hour traffic was snarled on I-77 in York County following a multi-vehicle crash.

Deputies are reporting a seven-vehicle crash on southbound I-77 near the exit to Dave Lyle Boulevard.

They say four outbound lanes are closed for an accident that includes injuries.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area with US-21 being an alternate route.

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All four lanes had reopened by 8 a.m.