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Jackknifed Trailer Closed I-95 For Several Hours In Philadelphia Jackknifed Trailer Closed I-95 For Several Hours In Philadelphia
Jackknifed Trailer Closed I-95 For Several Hours In Philadelphia Interstate 95 has reopened in Philadelphia following a tractor trailer crash early Thursday, Aug. 8. The trailer jackknifed in the 6:30 a.m. crash in between exits for Vine Street Expressway and Columbus Boulevard. 6abc says HazMat teams were called to the scene for a fuel spill. As of 10 a.m., the highway had reopened but residual delays were expected. I-95 SB is now open. Traffic has begun moving but expect residual delays. Traffic information can be found at https://t.co/MWwMpgW9rI.ASL Link: https://t.co/6vzv9KZDcQ — Philadelphia OEM (@PhilaOEM) August 8, 2024

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Detour Ahead: I-95 North In Center City To Close For Roadwork, PennDOT Says Detour Ahead: I-95 North In Center City To Close For Roadwork, PennDOT Says
Detour Ahead: I-95 North In Center City To Close For Roadwork, PennDOT Says A portion of Interstate 95 in Center City Philadelphia will shut down next weekend for roadwork, PennDOT has announced.  The northbound lanes from Exit 20 (Columbus Boulevard) to Exit 22 (Interstate 676) will be closed and detoured from Saturday evening, Feb. 3 to Monday morning, Feb. 5, officials said.  "This closure comes as PennDOT begins partial demolition of the existing concrete covering over I-95 between Chestnut and Walnut streets under the $329 million project to replace and expand the covered area at Penn's Landing in Center City Philadelphia," said PennDOT in a statemen…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Police Lieutenant Mourns Wife Killed By 'Metal Debris' On I-95 Philadelphia Police Lieutenant Mourns Wife Killed By 'Metal Debris' On I-95
Philadelphia Police Lieutenant Mourns Wife Killed By 'Metal Debris' On I-95 The Philadelphia woman who was killed by road debris on Interstate 95 on Monday, June 12 was the loving wife of a city policeman and a mother of two, loved ones say.  Cara Mia Panichelli died after "metal debris" crashed through her windshield around 4:40 p.m. near the Columbus Boulevard exit, Daily Voice reported. The 33-year-old was on the way home from her job at the American Red Cross, according to friends.  Now, those close to the family are raising money to help her grieving loved ones weather the unexpected loss.  "Cara Mia Panichelli was known by all as a k…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Gunman Wanted In I-95 Road Rage Shooting Surrenders To Police In DelCo Gunman Wanted In I-95 Road Rage Shooting Surrenders To Police In DelCo
Gunman Wanted In I-95 Road Rage Shooting Surrenders To Police In DelCo A man wanted in a road rage shooting on I-95 turned himself in to Pennsylvania State Police in Media on Wednesday, authorities said. Zion I. Blyden, 21, is facing charges of attempted homicide aggravated assault, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person in connection with the Sept. 12 incident. Blyden shot at a driver's car in the area of Highland Avenue at I-95 northbound in Chester, according to PA State Police. He continued to pursue and ram the driver with his 2006 Mercury Mountaineer on I-95 until Exit 17, Broad Street where he once again shot at the victim’s car and s…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
PA State Police Seek DelCo Gunman In I-95 Road Rage Shooting PA State Police Seek DelCo Gunman In I-95 Road Rage Shooting
PA State Police Seek DelCo Gunman In I-95 Road Rage Shooting Pennsylvania State Police are seeking the public's help locating the suspect of a road rage shooting on I-95 in Delaware County last weekend. Zion I. Blyden, 21, shot at a driver's vehicle in the area of Highland Avenue at I-95 northbound in Chester around 8:40 p.m. Sunday, PA State Police said. Blyden continued to pursue and ram the driver with his 2006 Mercury Mountaineer on I-95 until Exit 17, Broad Street where he once again shot at the victim’s car and struck the front passenger, authorities said. He followed the victims until the Ikea on Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia and then fl…

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by Nicole Acosta