Horry County, SC (July 9, 2026) – Four people were hurt in a two-car collision late on Wednesday night in Horry County, leaving one vehicle on fire and sending all four to a hospital for treatment.
The crash happened shortly before 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of Green Sea Road and Highway 67. Emergency units arrived to find one of the vehicles burning after the two-car wreck.
The fire was extinguished at the roadway, and all four people involved were taken to a hospital with injuries. The severity of their injuries has not been released, and no identities were made public following the collision.
Traffic was affected in the surrounding area while crews worked to clear the roadway and assist those involved. Additional details about what led to the wreck were not immediately available.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation as more information is gathered.
We hope everyone injured in this wreck makes a full and speedy recovery.
Why Vehicle Fires Can Happen After a Traffic Collision
Although most traffic collisions do not result in fires, damage to a vehicle’s fuel system or electrical components can sometimes create conditions that lead to flames after a severe impact. Modern vehicles include multiple safety features designed to reduce this risk, but significant damage may still allow fuel or electrical systems to ignite.
When a vehicle catches fire, emergency crews typically focus first on protecting the people involved before extinguishing the flames and securing the roadway. Fire damage can also make it more difficult to examine the vehicles, so investigators usually rely on physical evidence, photographs, and witness statements to determine what occurred. Information gathered during this process may help explain how the collision unfolded and whether mechanical issues or other factors contributed to it.
