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Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Closes I-95 During Rush Hour In Philly

The crash closed Interstate 95 south between the Callowhill and Columbus Boulevard exits Thursday morning for several hours.

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Officials said at about 8:30 a.m. the road had reopened and traffic was flowing again.
Officials said at about 8:30 a.m. the road had reopened and traffic was flowing again. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

PHILADELPHIA — A tractor trailer crash on Interstate 95 south in Philadelphia closed the highway during the morning commute.

The crash occurred at about 5:54 a.m., according to PennDOT.

Due to the crash, I-95 south was closed between the Callowhill and Columbus Boulevard exits.

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Action News reports the truck spilled fuel on the highway as a result of the crash.

Officials said at about 8:30 a.m. the road had reopened and traffic was flowing again.

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