Gov. McMaster confirms bomb threat shuts down part of I-85 in Greenville Co. during routine traffic stop

Editor’s Note: The spill was originally reported as a hazardous materials spill on the SCDOT website. Officials said that was an automated system error.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said one person is in custody after a suspicious package was found Thursday on I-85.

According to South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), the incident caused a back-up near Exit 44 at White Horse Road in Greenville. Officials are asking drivers to avoid this area. As of 5:25 p.m., all lanes are blocked.

Greenville County dispatch said the incident involved a tractor-trailer.

Deputies said SWAT and Bomb team members are on scene assisting the South Carolina State Transport Police who requested assistance following a traffic stop just after 3:30 p.m.

The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) bomb squad is also assisting with this investigation.