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Cargo ship crashes into Tacony-Palmyra Bridge
NBC10 Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- A large cargo ship crashed into the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge between Pennsylvania and New Jersey on November 12 around 1 p.m. while the bridge was open for the ship to pass underneath.
- The bridge sustained minor damage and is currently unable to close, leading to traffic disruptions and urging drivers to use alternate routes.
- Increased congestion and heavier traffic are expected on other bridges connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania due to the closure.
- No injuries have been reported, and it is unclear if severe storms in the region contributed to the crash.
- Crews are assessing the bridge and the ship, which is moored in Fairless Hills, with no timeline yet for repairs or reopening; the investigation remains ongoing.
