Traffic & Transit

Platt Bridge Near Philadelphia International Airport Sees Massive Backup After Car Fire Tuesday Morning

Around 7:15 a.m., Chopper 3 arrived to find crews putting out the last of the flames.

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December 3, 2024

The Platt Bridge in Philadelphia was closed in both directions Tuesday morning after a car caught fire.

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Total Traffic cameras showed the vehicle in flames.

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The fire appeared to be dying out just before 7 a.m. Around 7:15 a.m., Chopper 3 arrived to find crews putting out the last of the flames.

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