Belton, SC (September 12, 2026) – Injuries were reported following a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 413 and Highway 252 in Belton on Thursday, September 10. A medical helicopter was called to the scene as emergency crews responded.
Additional details about the vehicles involved, the number of people injured, and the severity of their injuries were not immediately available. The incident remains under review as more information becomes available.
Our thoughts are with those injured and their families.
What to Know About Serious Intersection Accidents
Intersections can become dangerous when vehicles approach from different directions or make turns across opposing traffic. Drivers should reduce speed near major crossings and remain alert for vehicles entering or leaving the intersection.
Serious accidents may require a medical helicopter when a patient needs rapid transportation for emergency treatment. Drivers approaching an active accident scene should slow down, watch for emergency activity, and follow any temporary traffic directions.