Wreck injures Three and scatters Mail

A wreck Thursday afternoon injured three people and scattered mail across the roadway.  Shortly after 1:30pm, Oconee County responders were alerted to a motor vehicle accident with a person ejected. Upon arrival, responders found three persons injured. One of the vehicles involved was a US Mail carrier. All patients were transported to Oconee Medical Center for treatment. Highway 59 was closed while the local postmaster collected pieces of mail.  Emergency crews responding to the scene were the Crossroads Fire Department, Fairplay Fire Department, Oakway Rescue Squad and Oconee Medical Center EMS. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the collision.