I-95 South bridge to be demolished; Philly collapse site declared a disaster; PennDot reopens more of I-95
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed a body was recovered. Relatives of Nathan S. Moody, a New Jersey truck driver, said investigators had contacted them in an effort to identify remains.
Philadelphia Police and Pennsylvania State Trooper at scene of bridge collapse on I-95 over Cottman Avenue on Monday.
A bridge on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia collapsed Sunday after a tanker truck carrying gasoline burst into flames beneath it. Follow the latest updates Tuesday morning.
The southbound bridge on I-95 will need to be demolished, PennDot said Monday. That work is expected to take four to five days.
What commuters can do: PennDot has outlined a suggested detour, and SEPTA is increasing capacity on some Regional Rail lines.
The I-95 bridge was not designed to withstand fire. Few bridges are.
Here’s what we know and don’t know about the collapse.