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One lane closed on S.C. 544, two car crashes at S.C. 544 and U.S. 501 intersection

One lane on S.C. 544 is closed and traffic is backing up at the intersection of U.S. 501 and S.C. 544 Tuesday morning as crews respond to two car crashes in the area.

One crash was reported at 8:31 a.m. at the U.S. 501 and S.C. 544 intersection, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol website.

Brian VanAernem, spokesman with Horry County Fire Rescue, said another crash happened in the area as well and said minor injuries have been reported.

More details will be provided when they are released. Please check back for story updates.

Elizabeth Townsend: 843-626-0217, @TSN_etownsend

This story was originally published September 15, 2015 at 8:59 AM with the headline "One lane closed on S.C. 544, two car crashes at S.C. 544 and U.S. 501 intersection."

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