Highway 78 in Dorchester County, S.C., partially reopened after a Norfolk Southern train derailment near the KION North America plant on January 10, 2026. The incident occurred just before 10 a.m. Saturday, prompting a temporary shelter-in-place advisory that was quickly lifted with no injuries reported.
Closure Details
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office closed the highway from Jedburg Road to Deming Way, allowing only local business access while crews cleared the site. An empty tank car carrying chlorobenzene derailed, requiring hazmat assessment before removal.
Current Status
The road fully reopened in both directions by Sunday evening after cleanup efforts. Norfolk Southern continues investigating the cause…