Friday crash on Route 3 in Columbia

Republic-Times- October 24, 2025

Emergency personnel responded about 1:35 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia.

There was road blockage, entrapment and at least one injury reported as a result of the collision.

There was no immediate report on the extent of possible injuries.

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