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WPVI(PHILADELPHIA) -- A portion of Interstate 95 has collapsed in Philadelphia following a large vehicle fire, according to authorities.
Emergency dispatchers received a call for an accident response on the off-ramp of I-95 at 6:22 a.m. on Sunday, Philadelphia Fire Battalion Chief Derek Bowmer said Sunday. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found heavy fire from a vehicle underneath the I-95 overpass, Bowmer said.
The highway is completely collapsed on the northbound lanes, while the southbound lanes are compromised, Bowmer said.
The incident was then upgraded to a hazmat situation, Bowmer said. Crews have extinguished the fire, but there is some runoff from possible fuel or gas lines. The cause of the fire is unknown, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security told ABC News.
The accident occurred between Exit 32 for Academy Road and Exit 30 for Cottman Avenue in the Tacony section of Philadelphia, ABC Philadelphia station WPVI reported.
All northbound lanes between Exit 25 at Allegheny Avenue and Castor Avenue and Exit 32 at Academy Road and Linden Avenue are currently shut down, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Southbound lanes between Exit 32 and Exit 30 at Cottman Avenue and Rhawn Street are also closed.
That portion of I-95 is expected to remain shut down for an extended period of time, according to the DHS. The southbound overpass is in critical condition, according to the Pennsylvania DOT.
The fire was so big it had overtaken both northbound and southbound lanes on the highway, witness Lisa Taormino, who was commuting southbound on I-95 about 20 minutes before it collapsed, told ABC News.
Video taken by Taormino, and posted to social media, showed flames and smoke billowing from the northbound lane into the southbound.
"It wasn't until I reached the bridge part that it was starting to be compromised and the structure wasn't as sound as it should have been," Taormino said. "There was another car behind me that looked like it was going to back up instead of traveling across the bridge."
Other videos posted to social media show large plumes of dark smoke hanging over the highway.
There is no information on any injuries or occupants involved in the vehicle fire, Bowmer said.
Multiple agencies are involved in the response to the crash, with some expressing concern regarding the runoff due to the proximity to the Delaware River. Health officials will determine the environmental impact.
Department of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued statements saying that they are closely monitoring the accident.
The collapse will have "significant impacts" on the city and region until reconstruction is complete, Buttigieg wrote in a later tweet.
"This is a major artery for people and goods, and the closure will have significant impacts on the city and region until reconstruction and recovery are complete," Buttigieg tweeted. "Our department will be there with support throughout the process of I-95 returning to normal."
Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt will travel to Philadelphia on Monday to offer federal support and assistance.
Dave Benett/Getty ImagesThe Queen musical We Will Rock You reopened at the London Coliseum this week, and the gala performance featured a special appearance by none other than Queen guitarist Brian May. The rocker rose up to the stage through a trap door in the floor to join the performers for the guitar solo on "Bohemian Rhapsody.”
May shared video of the moment on Instagram, describing it as “just about the greatest gift any guitar player could have.”
“The shot of adrenaline it gives ME is massive - literally knocking the breath out of me,” he writes. “That risky stuff is very similar to jumping off a cliff under a ‘parapente’ wing ( I know, because I’ve done it) or going on the biggest roller coaster in the park (we’ve all done it - right?) - but in this case I’m on my own with no safety net."
He did add, "[It's] Not quite so terrifying as playing live on the roof of Buckingham Palace to an audience of half a billion - but not far off.”
Debra L Rothenberg/Getty ImagesGov’t Mule heads out on their June tour starting Friday, June 8, and the lineup will look a little different at the shows.
The band announced on social media that bassist Jorgen Carlsson is leaving the group, and he’s being replaced by bassist Kevin Scott. No reason was given for Carlsson's departure.
“We thank Jorgen Carlsson for all his incredible work, including on ‘Peace…Like A River,’ and wish him the best,” the band shares, referring to their new album, which drops June 16. “Some of you may have seen Kevin with us last year when he stepped in for a few shows, so you know he’ll do a great job out there with us.”
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Alex Kent/Bloomberg via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Wildfires burning in Canada have prompted hazardous air pollution conditions in the U.S. this week, as smoke moves South and lingers over much of the Northeast.
While wildfires in California and other western states have prompted air quality warnings in the past, seeing them on the other side of the country has prompted questions about how much of a role climate change is playing in the event.
Here's a breakdown of what we know about the connection between the wildfires in Canada and air quality.
Why is Canada's wildfire season so bad this year?
Canada has had an epic and especially early start to the wildfire season with more than 1400% of the normal amount of acres burned for this time of the year.
More than 8.7 million acres have burned in Canada in 2023, an area larger than the state of Vermont. In an average fire season for Canada, closer to 6.2 million acres will burn due to wildfires.
For about a month, the U.S. and Canada have been in a barely moving blocking pattern called an omega block — it has broken down a few times, but briefly.
This has allowed persistent heat for Central Canada and The Great Lakes — and short surges of record heat for eastern Canada around Montréal and Nova Scotia.
What's the connection between climate change and wildfires?
Wildfires are not caused by climate change, they are part of Earth's natural cycles and are increasingly started by humans either intentionally or accidentally.
According to the National Park Service 85% of wildfires in the United States are started by humans, sometimes these are intentional but most often by accident. Canada says about half of their fires this year have been started by humans.
However. the conditions that make wildfires more intense and severe, including heat and drought, are strongly linked to human-induced changes in the climate.
Canada's natural resources agency says climate change could potentially double the amount of area burned by the end of this century with potential economic consequences like lack of timber supply and changes in which tree species make up the majority of forests.
Damaged trees, dead trees, brush in the forests attributed to drought or invasive insects can also increase the amount of fuel for forest fires.
What do we know about climate change and air pollution?
The wildfires in Canada have prompted air quality alerts for the Northeastern U.S. and other parts of the country this week.
Climate change is expected to worsen air pollution conditions due to changes in rainfall and weather patterns that can increase the amount of pollutants like ozone or particulate matter like smoke that linger near the ground.
There is preliminary research that shows rising global temperatures can affect the jet stream’s flow making it weaker and therefore allowing air to sit stagnant for longer.
The jetstream exists, because there is a large difference in temperature between the poles and the equator. The jet is stronger in the northern hemisphere in winter because the temperature gradient is bigger. In summer, the jet is weaker.
Today, we see global temperatures rising overall, but the arctic and poles are warming 2-3 times faster than anywhere else. That means there is less temperature difference and scientists believe this may cause the jet to be weaker in all seasons.
The nonprofit organization Climate Central found that of 241 U.S. cities, 83% have seen an increase in the number of stagnant air days since 1973.
The Fourth National Climate Assessment published in 2018, found that more than 100 million people in the U.S. live in communities with air pollution above what’s considered healthy, and that climate change and more frequent, severe wildfires will make that air pollution worse.
ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica raised $200,000 through the band's Month of Giving charity initiative.
Throughout May, the metal legends raised money through their All Within My Hands foundation for The Farmlink Project, which helps deliver farm fresh produce to food banks.
"Working with all of you (Metallica fans) and All Within My Hands has been the ultimate privilege for us at Farmlink," says CEO Ben Collier. "You have all rallied together this month, demonstrating that you are not only passionate about music but also about making a lasting impact on the world!"
Ross HalfinDef Leppard recently played Bramall Lane in their hometown of Sheffield, England, and they’ve given fans a behind-the-scenes look at what went down.
In their latest Behind The World Tour YouTube video, the band shares clips of the show at the stadium where frontman Joe Elliott’s favorite football team, Sheffield United, plays. Elliott notes his parents bought season tickets back when he was about 12, pointing out where their seats were.
“Now we’re gonna do a gig here tomorrow,” Elliott shares. “Mental, totally mental."
After the show, Elliott discusses how it felt to be onstage amongst a hometown crowd.
“I just had a great feeling about tonight. It was Sheffield, it was our home birth town. I don’t live here anymore but ... I was born here, I lived here for 21 years ... so it’s always gonna be a huge connection,” he says. “It was brilliant. Great, great day.” He added, “We got promoted tonight just like Sheffield United did. We got promoted to the big league: stadiums in the U.K.”
But that’s not all. The video also features behind-the-scenes action from their shows in Mönchengladbach and Munich, Germany.
Up next, the Def Leppard/Mötley Crüe tour hits the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden, on Wednesday, June 7. A complete list of dates can be found at defleppard.com.
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images(RICHMOND, Va.) -- Seven people were shot following a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday, police said.
Two people are in custody, and there is no ongoing threat to the community following the incident, Richmond police said.
Among the shooting victims, three suffered life-threatening injuries and four non-life-threatening, police said.
Six others were injured in the aftermath of the shooting, including two who fell, one who was hit by a car, and three who were treated for anxiety, police said.
The shooting occurred around 5:13 p.m. in Monroe Park, near Virginia Commonwealth University, officials said.
Multiple police agencies responded to the scene near the Altria Theater, which was scheduled to host several graduation ceremonies for Richmond Public Schools Tuesday.
A Richmond Public Schools official told ABC News the shooting took place in Monroe Park after the Huguenot High School graduation in the Altria Theater had ended.
Students in graduation gowns could be seen running from the scene amid the police response.
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney called the shooting a "selfish, senseless act."
"A child should be able to go to their graduation and walk up to graduation and enjoy the accomplishment with their friends and their families," Stoney told reporters during a press briefing Tuesday evening.
Thomas Jefferson High School's graduation ceremony scheduled for Tuesday night has been canceled, and all Richmond Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday "out of an abundance of caution," the school district said.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said state law enforcement are supporting Richmond police in the investigation.
"My administration continues monitoring the terrible shooting in the heart of Richmond tonight," Youngkin tweeted.
PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP via Getty Images(DENVER) -- One of America's most notorious spies, Robert Hanssen, was found dead on Monday at a maximum security prison in Colorado, a Bureau of Prisons spokesperson told ABC News.
Just before 7 a.m. on Monday morning, Hanssen, 79, was found dead in his cell, the official said.
The crimes Hanssen committed were some of the most dangerous and egregious in American history. Beginning in 1985, Hanssen worked with handlers from the Soviet Union, using the alias "Ramon Garcia." providing highly classified national security information in exchange for $1.4 million, according to the FBI.
Hanssen used encrypted communications, "dead drops," including one just outside of Washington, D.C., at a park in Fairfax County, Virginia, and other methods to provide information to the KGB and Soviet Union.
On more than 20 separate occasions, Hanssen left packages for Russian authorities at various drops around the Washington area, the FBI said, totaling more than 6,000 pages of classified material. Some of the material was used to hunt down confidential human sources in Russia, according to the government.
After the FBI arrested CIA analyst Aldrich Ames, who was convicted on espionage charges, the agencies realized there was a mole inside the FBI. Hanssen, who was working at the State Department when the FBI realized he was potentially a spy, was moved back to FBI headquarters and given a bogus assignment, according to details from the case.
By 2001, investigators believed Hanssen was going to make a "dead drop" of information at a park in Virginia, just outside Washington. Agents said they observed Hanssen trade a plastic bag full of classified information for $50,000 in cash.
"Robert Hanssen's death brings a somber end to one of the most infamous espionage cases in U.S. history," Javed Ali, former senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, said to ABC News.
"While acting as a senior agent on the Soviet/Russian counterintelligence program at FBI headquarters, Hanssen betrayed his country for money and caused major damage to U.S. national security by revealing a significant amount of highly sensitive U.S. intelligence, the status of ongoing FBI investigations, and the identity of human sources," he said. "As reported by the media in the aftermath of his arrest, his actions led to the death of those sources in Russia or elsewhere, and most very likely made it difficult to replace their placement and access on intelligence topics for some period of time, if ever."
Dave Hogan/MTV/Getty Images for MTVJulian Lennon is taking a stab at hosting. Variety reports the musician, son of The Beatles' John Lennon, will host a new docuseries, Inspired, that looks at how an artist's creative process is influenced by their surroundings.
Each episode will have Lennon meeting with artists, helping viewers experience a location from their point of view.
“What’s so special about this series is getting to know an artist and the culture of a place through a specific lens — this unique relationship an artist has with a certain place that gets their creative juices going,” he says. “It’s a new entry point into both artist and place, which is one of the brilliant strokes of this series.”