COLUMBIA, S.C. — A U-Haul truck caught fire Monday afternoon, backing up traffic on Garners Ferry Road near Harmon Road in Horrel Hill, according to Columbia-Richland Fire Department officials.
Officials say the truck caught fire on Garners Ferry Road near Harmon Road in Horrel Hill around 4 p.m. Monday. The fire reportedly started in the engine compartment and spread through the truck by the time firefighters arrived.
Two people escaped without injury, according to officials.
As of 6 p.m., officials said traffic was still affected. A tow truck has been called to the scene.