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Tacony-Palmyra Bridge closed to traffic after being struck by cargo ship
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, connecting Philadelphia and Burlington County, New Jersey, was struck by a cargo ship around 1:15 p.m. Thursday and subsequently closed to traffic.
- The incident occurred while the bridge was open to allow vessels to pass through, according to the Delaware Bay Coast Guard.
- As of 5 p.m., the bridge remained closed as crews assessed and repaired the damage, with no estimated reopening time announced.
- No injuries were reported following the collision, confirmed by a Burlington County spokesperson.
