Car Fire Snarls Traffic On I-95 In South Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Police and emergency crews were on the scene of a car fire which took place on I-95 going southbound. The incident took place on Thursday afternoon during rush hour.

Officials say the vehicle caught fire on the highway, near Columbus Boulevard.

Initially the incident was blocking all lanes of traffic heading south. One lane was eventually opened.

Authorities say no one was injured as a result of the blaze.

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