2 crashes on Commodore Barry Bridge leave several people injured

Friday, November 29, 2024 11:41AM
2 crashes on Commodore Barry Bridge leave several people injured

CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) -- Two crashes on the Commodore Barry Bridge left multiple people injured on Thanksgiving.

According to the Delaware River Port Authority, a fiery two-vehicle crash injured three people around 6:20 p.m. Thursday.

Chopper 6 was overhead as crews worked to extinguish the flames on the bridge that spans the Delaware River from Chester, Pa. to Bridgeport, NJ.

None of the injuries were life-threatening, authorities said.

2 crashes on Commodore Barry Bridge leave several people injured

Shortly after the collision, emergency crews responded to an unrelated two-vehicle crash on the bridge that involved about six people. Some people required medical attention but the injuries did not appear to be serious, the Delaware River Port Authority said.

The causes of both crashes remain under investigation.

Some lane closures remained in effect on Friday morning.

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