Oil sheen spotted in Schuylkill River in Center City

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Monday, May 2, 2016
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Oil sheen has been spotted in the Schuylkill River.

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police and fire crews are investigating an oil sheen on the Schuylkill River in Center City.

The sheen was spotted around 4 p.m. Monday in the portion of the river between the Spring Garden and Chestnut Street bridges.

The Philadelphia Police TAC-AIR chopper is assisting in trying to locate the origin of the spill.

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