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Platt Bridge near Philadelphia International Airport reopens after car fire Tuesday morning

Philadelphia's Platt Bridge reopens after car fire stops traffic
Philadelphia's Platt Bridge reopens after car fire stops traffic 00:28

The Platt Bridge in Philadelphia has reopened in both directions after closing early Tuesday morning because of a car fire.

Total Traffic cameras showed the vehicle in flames earlier in the morning, and around 7:15 a.m. video from Chopper 3 showed crews putting out the last of the fire.

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Traffic was backed up on the eastbound and westbound sides Tuesday morning. Cars traveling east began moving shortly before 7:30 a.m., and westbound traffic fully reopened around 9 a.m.

CBS News Philadelphia has reached out to first responders for information on any injuries.

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This is a developing story and will be updated.

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