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Garbage Truck Fire On Walt Whitman Bridge Causes Major Delays During Monday Evening Rush Hour

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A garbage truck fire on the Walt Whitman Bridge caused major delays during the Monday evening rush hour. The fire was put out but only one lane wass getting by westbound.

Walt Whitman Bridge Fire

WATCH LIVE: Chopper 3 is over the Walt Whitman Bridge where a vehicle fire is causing a major traffic backup. DETAILS: https://cbsloc.al/3a7rgVX

Posted by CBS Philly on Monday, February 24, 2020

All eastbound lanes were closed, causing major traffic delays.

It's also not known if there are any injuries.

There were also slowdowns on other Delaware River bridges as drivers look for alternate routes.

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