Highway 17 North closed near Sewee Road after tractor-trailer crash

Highway 17 North near Sewee Road in Awendaw is currently closed following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and construction equipment, according to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, as reported by WCBD Count on 2.

Deputies are advising drivers to avoid the area due to the closure and ongoing incident response, WCBD Count on 2 and Live 5 WCSC both reported.

No injuries have been reported in connection with the crash, according to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office information shared by WCBD Count on 2.

Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes while authorities work to clear the scene and reopen the highway, according to Live 5 WCSC.