VIDEO: Philadelphia Interstate Bridge Collapses
A terrifying video is going viral online after a section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, collapsed on June 11.
The collapse happened after a tanker truck went up in flames on the bridge.
Officials warned all civilians to stay clear of the area.
"Officials said the tanker may have been hauling hundreds of gallons of gasoline. The fire was reported to be under control," the AP reported.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenny, a Democrat, tweeted about the incident:
The City and partners are currently responding to a partial highway collapse of a section of I-95.
We’ll continue to provide updates to residents, including information about detours and travel alternatives.
Follow @PhilaOEM for updates. https://t.co/ppaiXiJeum
— Mayor Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) June 11, 2023
The integrity of the structure is said to have been compromised by the intense heat.
The City and partners are currently responding to a partial highway collapse of a section of I-95.
We’ll continue to provide updates to residents, including information about detours and travel alternatives.
Follow @PhilaOEM for updates. https://t.co/ppaiXiJeum
— Mayor Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) June 11, 2023
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