Crash causes afternoon commute disruption

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KAYLA ROBINS / THE SUMTER ITEM

Vehicles were directed around the intersection in front of Liberty Seafood on Friday as nine-to-fivers were heading home. A red car and a truck collided at West Liberty and Purdy streets, causing the car to have to be towed. It was not immediately known what caused the wreck. An ambulance was on scene. Sumter Police Department and Sumter Fire Department helped direct traffic and respond to the crash.