Photos show the 'remarkable devastation' of the I-95 collapse in Philadelphia which could take months to repair

Trisha GopalJun 13, 2023, 00:58 IST

Aftermath of the collapse of I-95 highwayBilly Kyle via Reuters

On Sunday, a portion of I-95 collapsed in Philadelphia after a truck burst into flames.
Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire and the events that led to the bridge collapse.

On Sunday, June 11, a portion of the northbound Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed after a tanker truck burst into flames underneath the roadway.

Aftermath of the collapse of the I-95 highway.Billy Kyle via Reuters

Photos from the scene of the collapse showed billowing plumes of smoke.

Firefighters stand near the collapsed part of I-95.Office of Emergency Management via AP

The truck fire sparked explosions around the collapse, likely due to "runoff of maybe some fuel or gas lines that could have been compromised by the accident," according to Derek Bowmer, battalion chief for the Philadelphia Fire Department.

Officials working on the scene following a collapse on I-95.Philadelphia Fire Department via AP

The truck fire sparked explosions around the collapse, likely due to "runoff of maybe some fuel or gas lines that could have been compromised by the accident," according to Derek Bowmer, battalion chief for the Philadelphia Fire Department.

The truck was carrying gasoline for delivery to a nearby Wawa gas station.

A firefighter views the aftermath of a section of Interstate 95 that collapsed.AP Photo/Matt Rourke

The interstate is one of the busiest highways in the state, seeing around 160,000 vehicles every day, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll.

Interstate 95 signs stand near an elevated section that collapsed.AP Photo/Matt Rourke

The interstate is one of the busiest highways in the state, seeing around 160,000 vehicles every day, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll.

Federal investigators are conducting a probe into the collapse while crews continue to remove rubble around the buried truck.

An investigator surveys the aftermath of the Interstate-95 collapse.AP Photo/Matt Rourke

The collapse has already caused serious delays and is expected to continue to cause disruptions for commuters for months.

An officer directs traffic detoured from the Interstate 95 collapse.AP Photo/Matt Rourke

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is expected to issue a disaster declaration in order to allow the state to dip into federal funds to aid in the aftermath.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference following the I-95 collapse.AP Photo/Joe Lamberti

Locals and officials will face months of strategizing detours and alternative routes as normal commutes are upended.

Officers direct traffic detoured in Philadelphia.AP Photo/Matt Rourke

The collapse reminded many of a similar disaster that took place on I-85 in Atlanta, Georgia, six years earlier.

Crews work on a section of an overpass that collapsed from a large fire on Interstate 85 in Atlanta.AP Photo/David Goldman

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Photos show the 'remarkable devastation' of the I-95 collapse in Philadelphia which could take months to repair

On Sunday, June 11, a portion of the northbound Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed after a tanker truck burst into flames underneath the roadway.

Photos from the scene of the collapse showed billowing plumes of smoke.

The truck fire sparked explosions around the collapse, likely due to "runoff of maybe some fuel or gas lines that could have been compromised by the accident," according to Derek Bowmer, battalion chief for the Philadelphia Fire Department.

The truck was carrying gasoline for delivery to a nearby Wawa gas station.

The interstate is one of the busiest highways in the state, seeing around 160,000 vehicles every day, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll.

Federal investigators are conducting a probe into the collapse while crews continue to remove rubble around the buried truck.

The collapse has already caused serious delays and is expected to continue to cause disruptions for commuters for months.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is expected to issue a disaster declaration in order to allow the state to dip into federal funds to aid in the aftermath.

Locals and officials will face months of strategizing detours and alternative routes as normal commutes are upended.

The collapse reminded many of a similar disaster that took place on I-85 in Atlanta, Georgia, six years earlier.