A serious crash on I-95 north in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond area resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals early on Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. and involved a vehicle colliding with a guardrail, leading to significant damage and a dangerous situation on the highway.
The accident took place just north of the Betsy Ross Bridge, where police reported that the vehicle struck a guardrail, causing wires to fall and the car to end up partially down an embankment. Emergency responders pronounced both the driver and a passenger dead at the scene, highlighting the severity of the crash.
As a result of the incident, authorities closed all northbound lanes of I-95 for several hours to conduct an investigation. The highway remained shut down until just after 5 a.m., when all lanes were reopened to traffic.
The cause of the collision is currently under investigation by local law enforcement. There are no further details available regarding the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
As the investigation continues, residents and commuters are advised to stay informed on traffic updates through local news sources. For current traffic conditions in your area, visit 6abc.com/traffic.
