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Semi crash on I-95 Philadelphia scatters debris across interstate near Fishtown

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Three people are injured and several lanes of Interstate 95 near Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood are closed down after a semi crash Thursday. Chopper 3 was overhead, showing debris littered across the roadway.

The crash happened on I-95 between Exit 23 (Delaware Avenue) and Exit 22 (I-676/US-30). The tractor-trailer is in the northbound lanes, while what appears to be metal pipes and wood from the semi are scattered in the southbound lanes of the interstate. 

Chopper 3: Crash on I-95 South in Philadelphia leaves 3 people injured 03:26

The three injured have been taken to the hospital, according to Pennsylvania State Police. 

Traffic is backed up to Exit 26 (Venango St), police said.   

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

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