Crash on Platt Bridge causes major traffic delays in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A crash on the Platt Bridge caused major traffic for commuters on Monday morning.

The Philadelphia Fire Department was called to the accident on Penrose Avenue NB, coming away from the airport into South Philadelphia.

When crews arrived, they saw a two-car crash, with one person entrapped.

Chopper 6 over a 2-car crash on the Platt Bridge in South Philadelphia

Two people were taken to the hospital in unknown condition.

The road was closed northbound for several hours, but one lane has since been reopened. Delays are expected.

Action News Traffic Reporter Matt Pellman recommends taking the Girard Point double-decker bridge on I-95 instead.

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