Philadelphia Residents React to I-95 Collapse Calling for ‘Months Long’ Reconstruction

Source: KENA BETANCUR / Getty

Commuters may have to find an alternative route to work after a section of I-95 collapsed over the weekend. According to sources, a vehicle caught fire in beneath the overpass at the Cottman Avenue exit in Northeast Philadelphia.

The initial crashed caused as a fiery smokey mix began to pollute the air, A couple was recorded driving through the overpass about 10 minutes before it collapsed.

Soooo here’s a couple driving over the I-95 overpass about 10 minutes before it collapsed with their windows down pic.twitter.com/U6Mcp82bQQ

— stefanielaine (@stefanielaine) June 11, 2023

Shortly after that video was taken, the overpass split into two.

Governor Josh Shapiro went to take a look at the aftermath of the overpass Sunday Afternoon. Shapiro held a press conference to explain to the media his findings. “Preliminary reports indicate that a commercial truck carrying a petroleum-based product was the source of the fire,” Shapiro told the media.

Source: KENA BETANCUR / Getty

He also revealed that there were no injuries or casualties accounted for and “At least one vehicle is still trapped underneath,” Shapiro said, clarifying he was referring to the truck that caught fire. Police told 6abc that they are unsure if the driver was still in the truck when the fire began and the truck driver remains unaccounted for.

Officials closed the highway in both directions as they worked to mitigate the aftermath and investigate what happened. Governor Shapiro also informed the media that the issue could take months to resolve. In the meantime, Shapiro’s office set up a website where updates will be posted.

Source: Mark Makela / Getty

TO FIND OUT UPDATES ABOUT THE I-95 REPAIR [CLICK HERE]

It was not long until Philly Twitter took control and brought their unhindered humor to make light of the situation as much as possible. Check out their hilarious reactions below!

READ MORE:

RELATED: Proposed bill cracks down on illegal street racing in Philadelphia

RELATED: Philadelphia Goes into Code Red: Emphasizes Staying Indoors Amid Canadian Wildfires

RELATED: Philadelphia to bridge Chinatown, capping off I-676 Vine Expressway

The post Philadelphia Residents React to I-95 Collapse Calling for ‘Months Long’ Reconstruction appeared first on Black America Web.