Deadly crash closes I-95 in Port Richmond

Update: As of about 11:14 a.m., this incident has been clear and the roadway has been reopened. The original story appears below.

A deadly crash closed a portion of I-95 through Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood early Sunday morning.

According to police, a crash happened before 4:22 a.m. along I-95 near the Betsy Ross Bridge and Harbison Avenue exit causing first responders to close a portion of the roadway to traffic.

I-95 NB is closed between Exit 26: BETSY ROSS BRIDGE and Exit: BRIDGE ST/HARBISON AVE due to an Accident Response. Motorist should consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. Traffic information can be found at https://t.co/L4k64xbIg6.

— Philadelphia OEM (@PhilaOEM) March 3, 2024

Officials have not yet detailed what caused the accident nor how many vehicles may have been involved, but they did confirm that at least one person died in the incident.

UPDATE: Police activity on I-95 southbound between Exit 30 - Cottman Ave/Rhawn St and Exit 27 - Bridge St/Harbison Ave. All lanes closed.

— 511PA Philadelphia (@511PAPhilly) March 3, 2024

As of 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, drivers were still being diverted around the area of the crash along I-95.

At about 11:14 a.m., on social media, PennDOT officials said the incident was cleared and the roadway had reopened.

CLEARED: Police activity on I-95 southbound between Exit 30 - Cottman Ave/Rhawn St and Exit 27 - Bridge St/Harbison Ave.

— 511PA Philadelphia (@511PAPhilly) March 3, 2024

However, officials have not yet provided new information regarding the circumstances of the incident nor have they provided details about any of the individuals who were involved in the crash.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available.