Overturned vehicle on fire in Beaufort County, no occupants found after search

BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC. (WTOC) - At around 4:20 a.m. Monday morning, the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department went to the intersection of County Shed Road and Eastern Road for a reported motor vehicle crash with possible injuries.

On the way to the scene, Beaufort County Dispatch updated responding units that the vehicle was overturned and on fire.

Crews said they found a single vehicle overturned and fully involved when they got there.

After a thorough search of the vehicle and surrounding area for occupants, crews did not find anyone nearby.

According to fire officials, units stayed on scene for around 1.5 hours to make sure the fire was completely out and the scene was safe.

“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our partners at Beaufort County EMS, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Beaufort County Dispatch, and the City of Beaufort Police Department for their assistance and collaboration during this incident,” wrote the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department.