November 10, 2015
Traffic was backed up on I-95 southbound in Northeast Philadelphia early Tuesday morning due to a crash.
The crash occurred on I-95 southbound between Exit 30 (Cottman Avenue/Rhawn Street) and Exit 27 (Bridge Street/Harbison Avenue).
PennDOT reported that all lanes were closed around 5:45 a.m.
Accident on I-95 southbound between Exit 30 - Cottman Ave/Rhawn St and Exit 27 - Bridge St/Harbison Ave. All lanes closed.
— 511PA Philadelphia (@511PAPhilly) November 10, 2015
Just after 6 a.m., CBSPhilly reported that the heavy delays were due to two jackknifed tractor-trailers.
*Update: TWO Jackknifed Tractor Trailers 95 SB past Cottman. ALL LANES BLOCKED. Heavy delays past Academy @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/eyvsuh7vXM
— Meisha Johnson (@MeishaCBS3) November 10, 2015
The crash was reportedly cleared shortly after 7 a.m. Traffic was still delayed in the area.
UPDATE: 2 Jackknifed TTs moved to the shoulder on 95 SB past Cottman. Crews still on scene @CBSPhilly @CBS3Mornings pic.twitter.com/wYAZ1dSRbS
— Meisha Johnson (@MeishaCBS3) November 10, 2015
There was no immediate word on injuries or the cause of the crash.
Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.
