Five-car crash cleared on South Highway 701 in Horry County
A five-car crash on South Highway 701 at Harmony Drive resulted in no hospitalizations and has been cleared by emergency crews.
Why this matters locally
South Highway 701 is a primary corridor for Horry County commuters and residents. Understanding emergency response outcomes helps commuters stay informed about local traffic conditions and road safety.
Emergency response crews cleared a five-car collision in the Conway area on Monday afternoon, Sept. 28, following a brief closure and traffic delays along a busy local travel corridor.
Horry County Fire Rescue units were called to the scene at approximately 4:43 p.m. at the intersection of South Highway 701 and Harmony Drive. First responders arrived to assist those involved and work to clear the damaged vehicles from the roadway.
According to Horry County Fire Rescue, seven people involved in the incident signed medical transport waivers, and no one was transported to the hospital.
Traffic along South Highway 701 was disrupted while crew members assisted at the scene, but the roadway has since been fully reopened to normal travel. The cause of the multi-vehicle crash remains under investigation by local authorities. Driver awareness and patience remain essential when approaching areas where emergency personnel are actively working along major Horry County thoroughfares.
Quick facts
- Location: South Highway 701 and Harmony Drive, Conway area
- Date: Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
- Dispatch time: 4:43 p.m.
- Response agency: Horry County Fire Rescue
- Status: Roadway cleared, investigation ongoing
Community brief · prepared from WMBF News — Grand Strand material · original source
