Chaos ensued on the busy thoroughfare of I-95 southbound near Philadelphia International Airport on Friday afternoon, following a tragic incident that claimed a pedestrian's life. As reported by FOX 29, authorities confirmed the highway was sealed off between Exit 14 (Bartram Avenue) and Exit 9 (Prospect Park Essington), generating a significant delay for commuters caught in a miles-long jam.
The interruption began to slowly unfold as the rush hour peaked and news of the accident broke, throwing plans into disarray for many, including one Justin Crow, who told 6abc, "It was a nightmare. We got stuck in the traffic. Added about an hour and a half to our drive," lamenting his missed flight home to Texas. Crow was later able to, thankfully, reschedule his departure.
Reflecting on the moment's unexpected camaraderie, Jordin Sellen shared with 6abc, "Everyone was stopped. We were waving at each other, talking to each other through the windows. We're all like, 'What's going on?'"
Pennsylvania State Police eventually cleared the scene and reopened the highway by approximately 6:30 p.m. According to FOX 29, "Troopers are conducting a full investigation."
