UPDATE: (6 P.M. Sept. 8, 2023) – All lanes of I-77 are now open after a crash involving a pick-up truck hauling a camper on I-77.

According to officials on scene, one person was taken to the hospital, but the extent of their injuries is not known at this time. We do know that a pet dog named Fred was also involved in the crash, but he was not hurt and is safe.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The fast lanes of I-77 is shut down in Kanawha County due to a crash involving a camper that sent one person to the hospital.

According to Kanawha County dispatchers, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, near the 105-mile marker, or the Edens Fork exit, of I-77.

Dispatchers say one person was taken to the hospital, but the extent of their injuries are unknown at this time.

There is no word on what caused the crash, but both the north and south fast lanes are closed to make room for the wreckers.

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office and the Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department are responding.