Biden closely monitors, sudden! Philadelphia Expressway collapses due to fire in the United States | Report | Possible | Governor | Highway | Pennsylvania | Collapse | Philadelphia
According to comprehensive reports, on the 11th local time, a tanker truck caught fire on Interstate 95 near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, causing a partial collapse of the highway overpass. There are currently no reports of casualties.
According to reports, the cause and specific situation of the fire are still under investigation. Earlier that day, personnel from the Philadelphia Fire Department stated that a large fire broke out on the road below, seemingly accumulating a lot of heat. The explosion near the collapse site of the highway may have been caused by a natural gas pipeline leak damaged by the accident.
The Governor of Pennsylvania stated at a press conference that a commercial tanker carrying petroleum products is still trapped under a collapsed highway.
Pennsylvania transportation officials say this section of the highway is "possibly the busiest interstate highway in the state," with approximately 160000 vehicles passing through it daily.
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The mayor of Philadelphia stated that the fire has been brought under control and advised residents to avoid the area and plan other travel routes. The Governor of Pennsylvania stated that restoring the highway may take "several months".
White House Press Secretary Jean Pierre stated on social media that President Biden has received a briefing on the matter. White House officials have contacted the Governor of Pennsylvania and the Mayor of Philadelphia to provide assistance.
The collapse of interstate highways in the United States has been upgraded to a hazardous material incident
On the 11th local time, a large vehicle caught fire on the elevated section of Interstate 95 near Philadelphia, causing a portion of the interstate highway to collapse. According to local fire brigade captain Derek Baumer, the open flame has been extinguished, but the accident has been upgraded to a hazardous material incident due to possible spills in fuel or natural gas pipelines.
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According to ABC, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security stated that the cause of the fire is still unclear.