A section of I-95 southbound in Philadelphia was closed early Friday morning due to a burning tractor-trailer fire. The incident occurred between Exit 25 and Exit 26 (Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Ave) and Girard Ave/Lehigh Ave. The fire caused significant delays, with traffic being diverted to alternate routes. Initially, all lanes were closed, but one lane has since reopened, though residual delays are expected. The driver of the tractor-trailer, which had jackknifed, managed to escape without injury. Crews are currently working to remove the burnt-out cab.
Major delays continue on I-95 southbound in Philly due to an early morning truck fire. @KatyZachry shows us ways to get around the traffic: https://t.co/xY96iB0tE9 https://t.co/bcxQmFhWg5
I-95 Southbound between Girard Avenue and the Betsy Ross Bridge remains shut down after a tractor trailer jackknifed and caught fire. The driver got out in time. Crews are lifting the burnt out cab onto a tow truck. Live coverage on @CBSPhiladelphia starting at 9 am. https://t.co/NFrgTMKU60
Update: There is one lane of traffic getting by. Expect residual delays on I-95 Southbound. Follow your trusted news source or check PennDot’s real-time website for update https://t.co/MWwMpgVBCa https://t.co/uGKV1nGb51
A tractor trailer fire on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia caused a southbound stretch of the highway to close early Friday morning. https://t.co/H1nm27GsCx
#BREAKING TRAFFIC ALERT: An early morning truck fire is leading to heavy delays on I-95 at Exit 25 in Philly. Live coverage HERE: https://t.co/ylkoFvMOeT
⚠️ Traffic Alert: I-95 Southbound closed between Exit 26: Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Ave and Girard Ave/Lehigh Ave due to truck fire. Seek alternate routes and expect delays on surrounding roads. Traffic info and updates can be found at https://t.co/MWwMpgVBCa
A section of I-95 southbound is closed in Philadelphia as a burning tractor-trailer fire blocks part of the highway. https://t.co/OCGpzkfqla