Cable from Ben Franklin Bridge falls onto I-95

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Friday, May 9, 2014
Cable from Ben Franklin Bridge falls onto I-95
Federal inspectors have joined this investigation. It was a freak accident that could have had disastrous consequences.

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Police are on the scene of an accident at the I-95 off ramp under the Ben Franklin Bridge after a cable fell off the bridge and onto the highway.



It happened around noon Friday in the area of Race Street.



Reports say a construction cable came down across the roadway from the bridge and may have caused the accident.



So far, no word on injuries.



Traffic on southbound I-95 is down to one lane in the area of Race Street, and northbound lanes are completely blocked at this time.

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