A section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed on Sunday morning after a tanker truck fire.
The incident: A large tanker truck fire under I-95 led to a section of the highway collapsing on the road below.
* Smoke billowed from the area, and traffic was stopped in both directions near the site of the collapse.
* The collapse occurred near the Cottman Avenue exit in Northeast Philadelphia.
Impact and response: OEM director Dominick Mireles said it could take weeks to repair the highway.
* City and state agencies are responding to address impacts to residents and travelers affected by the road closure.
Uncertainty: It’s unclear if there were any injuries as a result of the collapse.
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