Columbia, SC (January 17, 2026) – Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle collision with reported injuries near Piney Grove Rd and the entrance ramp to Interstate 26 East in Columbia. The incident was reported around 1:17 p.m., prompting a dispatch of Ladder 175 and Engine 172 to the scene.
First responders arrived and began assessing those involved in the crash. While the exact number of injuries has not been confirmed, medics were called to provide treatment at the scene, indicating that at least one person required medical evaluation.
The collision occurred near a busy highway access point, leading to temporary traffic delays as fire crews and EMS worked to manage the scene and assist the injured. The severity of the injuries and the number of vehicles involved have not yet been released.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash and are expected to release further details upon completion of their preliminary assessment.
Our thoughts are with those injured in this collision, and we hope for their full and swift recovery.
