Rivers near Otranto closed after collision

  • Posted: Thursday, September 6, 2012 6:15 p.m.
    UPDATED: Thursday, September 6, 2012 6:19 p.m.
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Emergency officials work the scene of a wreck Thursday on Rivers Avenue near Otranto road. Buy this photo

Lanes are closed and traffic is backed up after a collision involving several cars on Rivers Avenue near Otranto Boulevard in North Charleston.

All lanes going toward Goose Creek are closed and traffic heading toward Charleston is slow.

Officials advise avoiding the area.

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