Cargo Ship Strike Closes Tacony-Palmyra Bridge

A large cargo ship struck the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge between Philadelphia and New Jersey on Thursday while the bridge was open for vessel traffic. The impact left the bridge unable to close, forcing officials to shut it to vehicles and pedestrians while crews assess damage; there is no timeline for reopening. No injuries have been reported. Drivers are being urged to use alternate routes, with delays expected at other Delaware River crossings. The cause of the collision has not been established, and it occurred as severe weather moved through the region.