Chopper 6 video showed a charred vehicle at the scene along with a significant traffic backup.
In previous years, parents often waited in line for hours in hopes of securing a spot for their children on a first-come, first-served basis.
One woman saidshe was followed for 15 minutes from Northern Liberties to Fishtown. After she shared her story online, another woman reported a similar encounter.
Casey Corradin had already begun the process of buying a replacement when she learned the original had surfaced at a pawn shop.
Video from about half a block away shows the plow truck approaching with its blade up.
In a Super Bowl halftime show packed with stars, one man from Fishtown stood out by standing still.