Fiery 18-wheeler crash on I-20 Eastbound shuts down lanes entering SC

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are at the scene of an accident on I-20 Eastbound at the state line.

A tanker truck is on fire as a result of the accident. I-20 Eastbound is closed down and drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route.

According to the Augusta Fire & EMA twitter, the accident involved three people, two in the car and one in the 18-wheeler. One person was evaluated at the scene but there are no serious injuries reported.

We’ve confirmed there were 3 people involved.

2 in the car and 1 in the 18-wheeler.

One was evaluated on scene, but none are being reported as injured. https://t.co/9rIgiXa3PW
— Augusta Fire & EMA (@ARC_EMA) September 10, 2021

Georgia Department of Transportation still needs to assess the bridge to make sure it is safe and to make sure any chemicals are cleaned up from the scene.

Crews are now beginning to clear vehicles. @GDOTEastTraffic still needs to make sure the bridge is safe and that any chemicals are contained and cleaned up.

Again, expect the lanes to stay close until AT LEAST midnight.@WRDW_WAGT @WFXGFOX54 @WJBF @AUG_Chronicle @CityofAugusta
— Augusta Fire & EMA (@ARC_EMA) September 10, 2021

Augusta Fire & EMA will advise as to when the canal can reopen for kayakers and those involved in other water related activities.

Due to the crash on I-20 East & Riverwatch Pkwy water enthusiasts and kayakers will be prohibited from using the Augusta Canal through at least tomorrow.

EMA will advise when the canal will reopen.@WFXGFOX54 @WRDW_WAGT @WJBF @AUG_Chronicle @CityofAugusta pic.twitter.com/0tgntnpXGU
— Augusta Fire & EMA (@ARC_EMA) September 10, 2021

Count on NewsChannel 6 for more information on this developing story.

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