Woman trapped in six-car pile-up

A woman is trapped after a six-car pile-up on Tonkin Highway just before noon.

Firefighters are working to free the driver and paramedics are at the scene but the extent of injuries of those involved is not known.

Authorities are urging other motorists to avoid the area, with the southbound lanes of Tonkin Highway closed between Horrie Miller Drive and Roe Highway.

More to come.