Multi-car crash closes lane on Grindstone

Emergency responders blocked the left lane of eastbound Grindstone Pkwy. Sunday afternoon after a multi-car crash.

The closure is just west of Bearfield Rd.

A Columbia police officer told ABC 17 News at the scene that four cars were involved. Rainy weather caused one car to slide into another car, leading to a chain of crashes.

Columbia police and fire departments responded to the crash around 1 p.m.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible. A tow truck was at the scene just before 2 p.m.

This article will be updated with any new information.