EASLEY, Pickens County, S.C., Oct. 22, 2026 — A crash near Gentry Memorial Highway and Church Road in Easley left people hurt Tuesday, October 20, and shut down the road in both directions, according to a report shared online.
The crash was reported near the intersection of Gentry Memorial Highway and Church Road, according to the report. Injuries were reported, though the number of people hurt and the extent of those injuries have not been released.
Both directions of the highway were blocked following the crash.
The cause remains under investigation. Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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