PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Overpass Collapse Closes Part of I-95 in Philadelphia

A section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed in the early hours of Sunday following a vehicle fire, resulting in the closure of the major highway and giving travelers in the region headaches.

The incident prompted transportation officials to issue warnings about extensive delays, street closures, and advised motorists to avoid the affected area. While initial reports suggested that the vehicle involved might have been a tanker truck, officials were unable to confirm this.