2-vehicle crash blocks Highway 17 Bypass traffic at Coventry Boulevard

Dennis Bright

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Emergency personnel have cleared the scene after a crash late Wednesday morning that blocked traffic on Highway 17 Bypass near Coventry Boulevard.

The crash initially closed all of the northbound lanes of Highway 17 Bypass, but as of about 12:40 p.m., the road was fully reopened. A Myrtle Beach Fire Department spokesman said two vehicles collided in the intersection, but no additional information was immediately available.

A South Carolina Department of Transportation traffic camera showed a large backup of traffic in the area.

Count on News13 for updates.

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Dennis Bright is a Digital Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on, Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here.

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