I-95 COLLAPSE: Portions of I-95 near Cottman Avenue in Philadelphia have collapsed following a tanker truck fire on the roadway this morning. All lanes are closed. MORE:
All north and southbound lanes are closed for about 3 to 4 miles between Bridge Street and Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia.
Video from the scene showed smoke and flames billowing from under the collapsed interstate as emergency crews brought the fire under control around 7:30 a.m. Officials say a tanker truck caught fire under the interstate near Cottman Avenue, causing the northbound overpass to collapse.Drivers are being asked to avoid the area. Other roads in the area of Cottman Avenue and Rhawn are also closed.
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