Burlington-Bristol Bridge shut down after apparent car fire over Delaware River

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026 3:13PM
Burlington-Bristol Bridge shut down after apparent car fire over Delaware River

BURLINGTON, N.J. (WPVI) -- The Burlington-Bristol Bridge is shut down Tuesday morning after an incident in the middle of the span over the Delaware River.

Chopper 6 was over the bridge as one of the cars was being towed away after apparently catching fire.

Chopper 6 over apparent car fire on Burlington-Bristol Bridge

The bridge crosses the Delaware River, connecting Burlington, New Jersey to Bristol Township, Pennsylvania.

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Action News is working to find out what happened and whether anyone was injured.

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