Philadelphia's I-95 will take months to rebuild after collapse
Police said a body was recovered from the site of the 1-95 collapse in Philadelphia, and that state authorities are working on identifying the remains. At least one vehicle is still under the highway. No other injuries have been reported, but the situation remains fluid, said Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney.
In the meantime, authorities are out on the roads directing traffic through detours and exploring alternate methods for traffic. "The northbound side of I-95 has completely collapsed and the southbound side is not structurally sound to carry any traffic over it," he said. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is on-site coordinating response efforts, and Deputy Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson said the Philadelphia Fire Department continues to remain on the scene.
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