I-95 overpass in Philadelphia collapses after massive fire from tanker that went up in flames below: Freeway closed as authorities battle to prevent further destruction
- Around 6 a.m. Sunday, a massive fire broke out near I-95 in the Tacony section of Philadelphia
- Part of an overpass has collapsed and the highway has been closed
- No injuries have been reported, but firefighters are on scene to extinguish the fire
An Interstate-95 overpass in Philadelphia has collapsed after a massive tanker fire under it.
Video showed flames shooting up from the road as the collapsed overpass fell onto the sidewalk below. Smoke filled the area and could be seen for miles.
The fire started around 6am on Sunday between the Academy Road exit and Cottonaan Avenue. That’s in the Tacony section of North Philadelphia.
Firefighters are working to get the fire under control, but no injuries have yet been reported.
The highway is close to the fire.
A fire caused part of an I-95 overpass in Philadelphia to collapse as crews worked to put out the blaze
A massive fire burns near I-95 in Philadelphia. Nothing is known about reported injuries
Authorities did not say what caused the fire and warned that the incident could cause more damage to the viaduct
The fire caused the northern side of the bridge to collapse and the southern side has been ‘compromised’. according to NBCPhiladelphia.
Officials told a local reporter that “the roadway is gone.”
Authorities have not said what caused the fire.