June 11, 2023 - Philadelphia, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro, along with officials from the Shapiro Administration, the City of Philadelphia, and SEPTA provided an update on the response to the vehicle fire on the Route 73/Cottman Avenue ramp under Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, which caused the roadway in this area to partially collapse, and heavily damaged the southbound structure. The interstate is closed in both directions. "Interstate 95 is a critical artery that supports our economy and plays an important role in Pennsylvanians' day to day lives. My Administration is all hands on deck to repair this safely and as efficiently as possible," said Governor Shapiro. "We will rebuild and recover - and in the meantime, we will make sure people can get to where they need to go safely."This morning, according to first responders in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania State Police, at approximately 6:20am, a vehicle fire under I-95 near the Cottman Avenue exit in Northeast Philadelphia caused a portion of the highway to collapse. Preliminary reports indicate a commercial truck carrying a petroleum-based product was the source of the fire. Since the crash occurred, PEMA has also been on-site, coordinating response efforts with local and federal partners. List of Speakers Governor Josh Shapiro Mayor Jim Kenney Fire Chief Thompson Secretary Mike Carroll, PennDOT Leslie Richards, SEPTA CEO & General Manager
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