Philadelphia’s Northbound I-95 Closed Indefinitely After Collapse
Major Highway Collapse in Philadelphia After Fire Underneath
New Delhi (India) :Philadelphia’s Northbound I-95 Closed Indefinitely After Collapse- A portion of northbound I-95 in Philadelphia has experienced a collapse due to a fire that erupted beneath the highway, as reported by Philadelphia officials on Sunday morning. During a news conference, Derek Bowmer, battalion chief for the Philadelphia Fire Department, stated that the collapse occurred on the northbound side, and the southbound side of the highway was also affected by intense fire. The underpass appeared to have sustained significant heat and fire damage.
Firefighters are currently engaged in battling the blaze, according to Bowmer. Explosions in the vicinity of the highway collapse were likely triggered by the runoff of fuel or gas lines that may have been compromised during the incident. Bowmer noted that fire was emanating from manholes in the area.
Photos and videos captured at the scene depict large plumes of smoke rising from the interstate.Philadelphia’s Northbound I-95 Closed Indefinitely After Collapse
According to the mayor’s office, a large tanker truck fire is responsible for the collapse of the section of highway. As a result, the affected area of the highway has been closed in both directions, and the fire is now under control, as confirmed by Sarah Peterson, the communications director of the mayor’s office. Philadelphia’s Northbound I-95 Closed Indefinitely After Collapse
Dominick Mireles, the director of Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management, expressed that officials would be involved in managing the collapse and extinguishing the fire for an extended period. He emphasized that it would be a challenging day, especially with the northbound section of I-95 destroyed and uncertainty surrounding the southbound side. Mireles stated, “The roadway’s gone.”
Tumar Alexander, the managing director for the City of Philadelphia, acknowledged that this incident would have a significant and lasting impact on the affected community.
Philadelphia’s Northbound I-95 Closed Indefinitely After Collapse
During the news conference, Tumar Alexander stated that the impact on I-95 would be long-lasting. The investigation into the fire is being conducted by the fire marshal and other collaborating partners, as mentioned by Derek Bowmer, the battalion chief, in the same news conference.
The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management took to Twitter to advise travelers to avoid the affected area and find alternative routes. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney expressed gratitude to the first responders via social media and urged people to stay updated on the incident.Philadelphia’s Northbound I-95 Closed Indefinitely After Collapse
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has been briefed on the highway collapse and stated on Twitter that the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) are providing assistance to local responders. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also tweeted that the US Department of Transportation is ready to offer support and assistance to Pennsylvania for the recovery and reconstruction efforts.
No information regarding injuries has been reported thus far.
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