Large Crane Catches Fire Near Walt Whitman Bridge

A large crane caught fire near the Walt Whitman Bridge in Gloucester City Tuesday morning, May 21.

Crane fire at Walt Whitman Bridge.
Photo Credit: *Citizen*

05/21/2024 10:47 a.m.

The fire occurred on an industrial crane near a ship at the Gloucester City Terminal on 160 Essex Street at about 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, according to nbcphiladelphia.com.

An unconfirmed report said that smoke had caused the closure of the westbound lanes of the bridge.

There were no reports of any injuries.

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