Multi-vehicle crash, car fire shuts down Penrose Avenue in South Philly during morning rush

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Numerous injuries have been reported after a multi-vehicle crash in South Philadelphia.

It happened at Penrose Avenue and South 26th Street around 6:10 a.m. Monday.

Authorities say one vehicle in the crash caught fire.

Foam used to extinguish the flames could be seen covering the roadway.

All traffic was blocked in the area for a couple hours as crews worked to clear the scene.