Chaos in the US: Closed the most important highway in the country

I-95, one of the most important highways in the country, was closed to two-way traffic as a result of the fire of the tanker truck that crashed into the overpass in the US state of Pennsylvania.

It was reported that the overpass in the city of Philadelphia of the I-95 highway, which forms the main link between New York and the capital Washington, collapsed as a result of the fire of the accidental tanker truck. Philadelphia police shared the information in the press release that “the tanker truck loaded with flammable substances burned for a long time” and that the heat released damaged the steel structure of the overpass, causing it to collapse.

As a result of the flames rising from the tanker truck, both sides of the highway were closed to traffic for approximately 3.5 kilometers, while long lines formed on the interstate connecting highway. It was noted that the investigation into the incident is continuing, with no deaths or injuries.

HE ALSO INFORMED BIDEN

White House press spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said President Joe Biden was briefed on the incident in a post he shared on Twitter after the crash, which is about 2 1/2 hours from Washington, the capital. from USA

“The president was informed of the collapse and White House officials have contacted the offices of Governor (Josh) Shapiro and Mayor (Jim) Kenney to offer assistance,” Jean-Pierre said. he used the phrase.

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he was in contact with Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro and executives from the Federal Highway Administration. (AA)