Garners Ferry Road back open after early morning vehicle collision

RICHLAND, S.C. (WOLO) – Highway Patrol says the 8200 block of Garners Ferry Road and Old Hopkins Road is back open after a vehicle collision this morning.

Vehicle crash on Garners Ferry Rd. ABC Columbia/Kyle McAbee

Vehicle crash on Garners Ferry Rd. ABC Columbia/Kyle McAbee

According to troopers, around 6:15 a.m., the crash involved two vehicles and injured at least two victims.

Columbia Fire Department says one vehicle carrying one adult female and a male child was travelling east on Garners Ferry Road, when the collision occurred and they later crashed into the embankment.

Firefighters say the child was quickly rescued while the female was extricated and both were later taken to a local hospital.

Highway Patrol is investigating the collision.