Minor explosion during garbage truck fire on Walt Whitman Bridge

Video shows a minor explosion during a garbage truck fire on the Walt Whitman Bridge.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Action Cam was rolling as a garbage truck went up in flames on the Walt Whitman Bridge on Monday during the evening rush.
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Action News reporter Jaclyn Lee captured video of a minor explosion that sent one of the truck tires flying during the fire.

Video shows minor explosion during garbage truck fire on Walt Whitman Bridge

Chopper 6 was over the bridge as crews extinguished the fire.

Chopper 6 was over the scene after a garbage truck went up in flames on the Walt Whitman Bridge on February 24, 2020.

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No injuries were reported.

The bridge was closed for a short time as crews cleared the scene.

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