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Deadly Crash Closes Busy Northeast Philadelphia Road for Hours

Man, 29, dies in crash along Cottman Avenue

A deadly crash blocked Cottman Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia during the busy Monday morning commute.

A limousine and sedan collided where Cottman crosses over the Roosevelt Boulevard around 4:40 a.m. The crash left debris in the roadway and blocked traffic in each direction over the Boulevard.

A 29-year-old man died while two other men were hurt, police said.

The road remained closed for hours as police investigated. Traffic troubles in the area included backed up cars onto Roosevelt Boulevard since drivers couldn't get off at Cottman.

SEPTA detoured its route 1, 14, 20 and 70 and Boulevard Direct Express buses.

No word yet on what caused the crash.

The crash was cleared by 8:30 a.m.

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