Williamsburg County FD

The official account for Williamsburg County Fire Department in South Carolina. This account is not monitored 24/7, please call 911 if you have an emergency

[Charleston Fire Dept @Charleston_Fire]

Today we pause to honor the nine courageous Charleston firefighters who gave their lives in the Super Sofa Store fire on June 18, 2007. Their bravery, selflessness, and steadfast dedication to protecting others will never be forgotten. As we observe this solemn anniversary, we carry their legacy forward with pride and gratitude, mindful of the cost of service and the strength of our fire service family. We will always remember their names, their heroism, and the lasting impact they made on our community.

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[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

@CarolinaScanner @CarolinaScanner my first unit on scene reporting no entrapment, 4 patients reporting minor injuries, vehicles with heavy damage right at Union Methodist Church.

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

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[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

At 10:25 AM on April 1, 2026, the Williamsburg County Fire Department was called to a motor vehicle accident involving a train and a garbage truck near the address of 676 North Williamsburg County Highway, approximately 3 miles north of Kingstree.

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

Update to the earlier information released-the passengers are being bussed to our local Recovery Center in Kingstree to wait for transport to the next station or another train.

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

At the time of this release, the truck and train are still in place, and there could be minor traffic issues for the next several hours. Please avoid the area if possible. The accident is under investigation by the SC Highway Patrol.
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[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

and there were 101 passengers and crew onboard the train at the time of the accident. The train will not be able to continue, so buses are being sent to transport the passengers to the next station. This was a private crossing, so there were no crossarms or warning signals.

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

to a local hospital for evaluation. No injuries were reported by the passengers and crew on the train. Both the truck and train had extensive damage, and the track will have to be inspected before train traffic can resume. The driver was the only occupant of the garbage truck

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

The first units on scene reported a garbage truck pushed off to the side of the track and an Amtrak train still upright and down the track from the accident site. The driver of the garbage truck was able to get out of the truck on his own with minor injuries and was transported

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

@CarolinaScanner This was a single car accident. We had one patient that was extricated and transported with non life threatening injuries. Most of our units have cleared.

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

@CarolinaScanner Extrication has been completed and two patients have been transported by air. Road is partially open now. Our units and law enforcement will be on scene for a while longer until investigation and cleanup is complete. If you must travel thru the area please use caution.

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

Our units are working at a motor vehicle accident involving 3 cars on South Williamsburg County Highway (US HWY 52 South) near Gamble’s Crossroads south of Greeleyville. There are patients entrapped with serious injuries, and two air ambulances have been requested.

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

The highway is shut down for now so please avoid the area and use an alternate route. @CarolinaScanner
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[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

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Info on train derailment in Greeleyville, SC.
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[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

SC HWY 41/51 at Mingo Creek bridge near Hemingway is now open. All vehicles have been removed and all debris cleared. @CarolinaScanner
#BeSafe

[Master Trooper Joseph Rowell SCHP @SCHP_Troop5]

Traffic Alert ‼️ Georgetown County! Detour! Traffic on SC Hwy 41 Southbound will turn onto Rosehill Road; to Dunbar, then onto SC Hwy 51.

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

3-We will provide updates as we get them on when the road will be reopened. @CarolinaScanner @GtCounty
#WCFD #BeSafe #WilliamsburgSC

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

1-Our units are working at a motor vehicle accident involving 2 tractor trailers and two passenger vehicles. The accident is on Hwy 41/51 just north of Mingo Crossing, approximately 9 miles south of Hemingway. The highway is shut down and will be for an extended length of time.

[Williamsburg County FD @WCFD_PIO]

2-An air ambulance has been requested for one patient Other patients are being evaluated by EMS for transport. Georgetown County Fire/EMS is providing assistance. Please use an alternate route if you are traveling through the area.