Part of I-95 collapses following truck fire, officials say
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A truck fire beneath Interstate 95 northbound has caused a portion of the highway to collapse, officials say.
The fire started around 6 a.m. Sunday between Exit 32 for Academy Road and Exit 30 for Cottman Avenue in the Tacony section of the city, 6ABC reported. All lanes of I-95 are closed in both directions between Woodhaven and Aramingo exits, officials say. Other streets are closed for the response.
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The northbound side on I-95 collapsed before 8 a.m. and the southbound side is “compromised,” NBC10 reported.
Crews are working to get the fire under control, and no injuries have been reported at this time.
Concrete and debris from the road were seen covering the truck Sunday morning, NBC10 reported. Officials say they aren’t sure exactly what kind of truck was on fire as they haven’t yet been able to search for a driver.
An investigation on the incident is underway.
The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management urges drivers to avoid the area and to seek alternative travel routes.
This is a developing story. Updates to follow.