SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - December 7, 2008 --
A multi-vehicle accident caused traffic problems overnight on the Schuylkill Expressway in South Philadelphia. The accident occurred around 3:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the highway near the University Avenue exit. Involved were a tanker truck carrying liquid propane and 2 SUVs.
3 people were taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for minor injuries.
Traffic was detoured onto Vare Avenue while police worked to clear the scene.