The Interstate of Science: Merging Neuroscience and AI - University of Rochester

ScienceAdviser: Nobel awarded for lighting up neuroscience |

Heavy fog likely contributed to a major pileup accident on Interstate 95 in South Carolina on Thursday. Several dozen vehicles were reportedly involved in the chain-reaction accident on the I-95 southbound bridge over Lake Marion. RELATED: It’s not your imagination—here’s why fall is the foggiest season“All I-95 southbound lanes across Lake Marion in Clarendon County are closed due to a multi-vehicle crash,” the South Carolina Dept. of Transportation posted on Thursday. The agency added: “A detour is in place beginning at mile marker 102.”There were no immediate reports of casualties related to the incident. Reduced visibility due to fog, snow, rain, or dust is the leading cause of pileup crashes. These incidents unfold rapidly. Content continues belowIf you’re ever involved in a chain-reaction accident, remaining in your vehicle is the safest thing you can do. If you have to get out, quickly move as far away from the scene as safety allows. WATCH: What causes roads to ice over almost instantly?

South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers discuss plans for clearing an I-95 bridge after a 40-vehicle pileup.(Photo courtesy of SCHP Trooper Nick Pye)A massive pileup is causing major traffic issues for travelers on Interstate 95 in South Carolina. The collision occurred Thursday morning when dense fog was causing low visibility. "Fog over Lake Marion formed near first light Thursday morning, then mixed out by around 10 a.m.," said Jonathan Belles, senior digital meteorologist for The Weather Company. "Visibility dropped below a quarter of a mile at times. "The pileup has prompted a long closure of the southbound lanes of I-95 on the bridge over Lake Marion, located about an hour east of Columbia. Local news media outlets have reported estimates between 40 and 65 vehicles were involved. One reported that four people were trapped in their vehicles, and about 11 people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Officials warned it would take “an extended period of time” to clear the bridge. Get More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value.