Accident closes road in Lynchburg; sheriff's office asks public to avoid area

On Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 5, a traffic accident had the highway closed to traffic between Narrow Paved Road and Amwell Church Road in Lynchburg.

Lynches River Road is open to traffic. South of Lynches Road is closed.

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Emergency Medical Services, and troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are on scene.

Please drive carefully and avoid this area if possible.