Monday, October 19, 2026 10:55AM
Video from the Citizen App shows thick black smoke billowing into the air from the midspan over the river.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A car caught fire on the Ben Franklin Bridge, between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
It happened just after midnight on Monday.
Video from the Citizen App shows thick black smoke billowing into the air from the midspan over the river.
When fire and police crews arrived, they found the car, which was heading into Philadelphia, fully engulfed in flames.
All lanes have since reopened and no injuries were reported.
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