Seven hospitalized after Pickens Co. crash

A head-on collision in Pickens County sent seven people to the hospital Saturday afternoon. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which occurred on Belle Shoals Road near US 178 just before 4pm. Troopers said a 2003 Mitsubishi veered over the centerline and hit an oncoming 1996 Ford. The driver of the Mitsubishi, a male from Easley, was airlifted from the scene. The driver of the Ford, a male from Central, and five passengers were taken to the hospital by ambulance. Troopers said charges might be forthcoming.