Incident closes lanes on I-526 near Wando River bridge after pursuit

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Emergency crews are responding to an incident on I-526 near the bridges over the Wando River.

Officials with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office told News 2 that their deputies attempted to stop an individual wanted in connection with the hit-and-run of multiple vehicles and a chase ensued.

The vehicle stopped at the James B. Edwards Bridge, or Wando River Bridges, and shots were fired. It is unclear which party fired shots.

The Mount Pleasant Police Department said the westbound lanes of I-526 are closed at the Long Point Road exit. Traffic is being diverted onto Long Point Road. “Traffic eastbound at the same location is severely restricted,” added the Charleston Police Department.

People are asked to use an alternate route.