Raised stretch of motorway in Philadelphia collapses after fire

Officials said the tanker contained a petroleum product that may have been hundreds of gallons of gasoline. The fire was reported to be under control

Part of I-95 has collapsed (WPVI-TV/6ABC via AP)

An elevated section of Interstate 95 has collapsed in Philadelphia after a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo caught fire, closing part of the east coast’s main north-south highway indefinitely.

Transport officials warned of extensive delays and street closures and urged drivers to avoid the area in the north-east corner of the city.