Commuters in Philadelphia faced significant delays on Interstate 95 South after a tractor-trailer jackknifed early on a Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred between the exits for the Vine Street Expressway (I-676) and Columbus Blvd. during the rush hour, led to a closure of all southbound lanes starting around 6 a.m., as per 6abc.com.
Hazmat teams were dispatched to manage a diesel fuel spill on the roadway, complicating the traffic situation, FOX 29's Bob Kelly reported. Access to Center City was still available via the Callowhill Street exit, but fire crews cleaning up the possible fuel spill left drivers anticipating extended delays well into the morning.
The crash's impact was sizable, with traffic backed up to the Betsy Ross Bridge according to FOX 29. However, by 8:30 a.m., officials stated that the roads had been reopened and the traffic was once again flowing, a detail confirmed by Patch.com.
There was no immediate word on the injuries as a result of the crash, as the truck, after having jackknifed, spilled fuel onto the highway. PennDOT remarked the time of the incident at approximately 5:54 a.m., as detailed by Patch.com. The cleanup and investigation into the crash delayed the normal flow of morning traffic but concluded with efficiency, allowing for regular traffic patterns to resume shortly thereafter.
