Commuters on Main Street faced significant delays yesterday due to a vehicle crash that blocked the right lane eastbound at I65. The Greenwood Fire Department alerted the public to the traffic complications with a post on their Facebook page at 5:00 PM. "There is a vehicle crash on Main Street @ I65," the department's social media update stated, indicating that the traffic was "heavily congested in the area!"
The incident, which unfolded on Main Street, caused a snarl in traffic flow as the Greenwood Police Department took the helm in investigating the cause and details of the crash. As evening routines kicked into high gear, commuters found themselves at a standstill, peering through windshields at the array of emergency lights. With the right lane eastbound being blocked, drivers were advised to seek alternate routes or prepare for a slower than usual ride home.
As of the social media update from the fire department, no information had been released regarding the severity of the crash or if there were any serious injuries involved. The Facebook post, found here, did not specify the number of vehicles involved, nor did it provide a timeline for when the lane might be reopened to regular traffic.
