Wreck closes portion of Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A portion of Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant was closed Saturday night as police responded to a collision with injuries.

According to the Mount Pleasant Police Department, Highway 17 near Lexington Drive was shut down shortly before 10:00 p.m. as officers responded to the scene. The closure is expected to last “for an extended length of time.”

Drivers should find an alternate route and avoid the area if possible.

News 2 is working to learn more details about what led up to the crash and the condition of those involved.

Editor’s note: This story is breaking and will be updated.