Vehicle fire on Platt Bridge in South Philadelphia causes traffic trouble during morning commute

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Platt Bridge reopened after vehicle fire in South Philadelphia
A vehicle fire on the Platt Bridge in South Philadelphia caused a headache for some drivers during the Tuesday morning commute.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A vehicle fire on the Platt Bridge in South Philadelphia caused a headache for some drivers during the Tuesday morning commute.

The fire broke out around 6:30 a.m. Smoke could be seen on the bridge from the PennDOT traffic camera.

Pictured: Smoke rising from a vehicle fire on the Platt Bridge on South Philadelphia.
Pictured: Smoke rising from a vehicle fire on the Platt Bridge on South Philadelphia.

Chopper 6 also flew over the charred remains of the vehicle.

Chopper 6 was over the aftermath of a vehicle fire on the Platt Bridge in South Philadelphia.

There has been no word on if there are any injuries.

At one point all lanes were shut down. By mid-morning just the eastbound left lane was closed.

All lanes have since been reopened.

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