Section Of Route 420 Closed After Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Amtrak Overpass In Prospect Park
DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) -- A tractor-trailer crashed into an Amtrak overpass in Prospect Park, Delaware County on Tuesday morning. The accident happened on Route 420/Lincoln Avenue near 11th and 12 Avenues around 5 a.m.
After being wedged under the bridge for hours, the tractor-trailer has finally been removed.
#Chopper3 showing the closure on Lincoln Ave in Delco. Still blocked from 11th to 12th. Look at the truck wedged under the Amtrak overpass, they will need a crane to get this out of the way. Expect extended closure. No injuries reported. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/uqCQULVVtM
— Chandler Lutz (@ChandlerLutzTV) October 15, 2019
SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Line is operating with delays of up to 15 minutes due to the bridge strike.
No injuries were reported.
Despite removing the tractor-trailer, police say the road is still not open. they say it will likely remain closed for a while as they deal with a steel beam.