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A section of I-95 in Philadelphia collapsed early Sunday after a tanker truck caught fire under an overpass, according to local reports.
Flames and billowing smoke were seen in photos and video near Cottman Avenue and State Road in Northeast Philadelphia. Part of the roadway also appeared to have collapsed.
The Pennsylvania State Police told FOX News Digital in an email that the agency was assisting the Philadelphia Police Department and other public safety partners with traffic control and rerouting, making the safety of residents and motorists their top priority.
The city’s Office of Emergency Management tweeted that the major fire has closed all lanes of I-95 in both directions and urged motorists to avoid the area.
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A tanker truck caused a partial highway collapse in Philadelphia, PA. (James F. Devito)
The partial roadway collapse happened after a tanker fire started under an overpass and spread to the lanes above, WPVI-TV reported.
Firefighters were working on a section of I-95 in North Philadelphia that collapsed during a major fire early Sunday. (FOX29 Philadelphia WTXF)
It is not clear how the fire started or if anyone was injured in the incident.
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The roadway is expected to remain closed for some time while the fire is extinguished.
This is an evolving story; check back for updates.
