Train Slams Into Tractor-Trailer In St. Stephen

ST. STEPHEN, S.C. – Emergency crews responded to an 18-wheeler versus train crash in St. Stephen shortly after 6 p.m. on Monday.

Berkeley County Emergency Management Department, along with first responders and Hepaco Inc. have responded to the scene, Berkeley County officials said.

According to authorities, the incident happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 at the intersection of Byrnes Drive and Elm Street, just off Highway 52 in St. Stephen.

The crash resulted in a 40-gallon diesel spill that has since been contained. Road closures include the intersection at Byrnes Drive and Elm Street and the railroad crossing at Highway 52 and S.C. 27, Berkeley County officials said.

A witness provided the video he took in St. Stephen tonight. It shows the moments before and the impact of a train crashing into a semi truck on Elm St in Berkeley County. @FOX24Charleston #chsnews #sctweets pic.twitter.com/l95baMFaqc

— Bill Burr (@BBonTV) December 10, 2019

Roads, including Elm Street, are expected to stay closed for several hours.

“We are continuing to work the scene. There is currently no public threat from this incident,” We ask the public to be patient and to avoid the area. We do expect this incident to take several hours to clear up,” Benjamin Almquist, Director of Berkeley County Emergency Management Department, said.