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A section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, collapsed when a tanker truck went up in flames on Sunday, and officials warned drivers to stay clear of the area.
The truck was hauling a petroleum product when the blaze ignited, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Video footage shows the collapse at Academy Road, and ABC 7 reported the fire started underneath the highway overpass:
Authorities said there could be extensive delays and street closures as a result, the AP article said.
“Officials said the tanker may have been hauling hundreds of gallons of gasoline. The fire was reported to be under control,” the outlet noted, adding there were no current reports of anyone being hurt during the incident.
Battalion Chief of the Philadelphia Fire Department Derek Bowmer said the northbound lanes on the interstate are gone while those going southbound were “compromised” from blaze’s heat.
Images show the destroyed portion of the roadway and fire trucks at the scene:
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