Portion of Interstate 95 collapses in Philadelphia after tanker fire burns under overpass
A tanker fire underneath Interstate 95 has caused a portion of the northbound lanes to collapse.
A tractor trailer fire started under an I-95 overpass and spread to the lanes above.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A tanker fire underneath Interstate 95 northbound in Philadelphia has caused part of the highway to collapse.
All lanes are currently shut down.
The fire broke out just after 6 a.m. Sunday between Exit 32 for Academy Road and Exit 30 for Cottman Avenue in the Tacony section of the city.
Crews are working to get the fire under control.
Video from the I-95 fire and collapse scene in Philadelphia:
A tractor-trailer fire started under an I-95 overpass and spread to the lanes above.
I-95 will remain shut down for an extended period time.
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Source: WPVI-TV
