Traffic on I-95 South in Upper Chichester, Delaware County, resumed after a tractor-trailer accident caused a closure for several hours yesterday. The crash, which occurred around lunchtime, resulted in minor injuries, and those involved were taken to local hospitals for evaluation. NBC Philadelphia reported the incident occurred at 11:45 a.m. near mile marker 2.0 when a tractor-trailer overturned after colliding with two other vehicles.
Cleanup crews, fire, and hazmat teams quickly responded to the scene as a precaution. The southbound lanes remained blocked, while the northbound side also faced delays due to a separate hazmat incident involving a tractor-trailer leaking fuel at mile marker 2.7, according to state police officials, as reported by NBC Philadelphia. The road reopened later in the afternoon.
Images from the scene showed significant disruption, with the tractor-trailer blocking the southbound lanes. CBS News Philadelphia captured aerial shots showing the extent of the backup between the Highland Avenue and Market Street exits. Despite the traffic impact, officials confirmed the injuries were minor, and those affected received medical attention at nearby hospitals.
Normal traffic resumed just before 4 p.m. after the overturned truck was cleared. Fire departments and hazardous material teams managed the cleanup, as reported by 6abc.
