I-95 collapse in Philadelphia updates: Family believes truck driver was killed in crash, fire

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Source: 6ABC / Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Sources tell 6abc Action News that human remains have been found in the wreckage after a tanker truck fire led to the partial collapse of I-95 in Philadelphia over the weekend. The driver's remains were removed from the cab of the tractor-trailer on Monday morning, sources said.

While the remains haven't been officially identified, family members of the driver, Nathaniel Moody, believe their loved one is the person who was killed. "I am kind of baffled. I am trying to not cry because I don't know what happened. I don't know what happened," said his cousin, Isaac.

The Action Cam was at the Pennsylvania Task Force One headquarters in the 6600 block of New State Road in the Tacony section of the city on Monday afternoon as the wreckage of the truck was hauled away. The collapse of the northbound lanes happened after a tanker truck fire broke out around 6 a.m. Sunday underneath I-95 near the Cottman Avenue exit in the Tacony section. Sources say the tanker truck was carrying 8,500 gallons of 87-octane fuel.

"From what we understand the tractor trailer was trying to navigate the curve. (He) lost control of the vehicle, landed on its side and ruptured the tank and ignited the fire," said Michael Carroll, the secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Just before noon Monday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a proclamation of disaster emergency following the collapse. According to a press release from the governor's office, "The proclamation allows the Commonwealth to quickly draw down federal funds and authorizes state agencies to use all available resources to expedite work and cut through the red tape to rebuild I-95 safely and as efficiently as possible."

Read more: https://6abc.com/i-95-collapsed-in-philadelphia-fire-overpass/13371656/

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I-95 collapse in Philadelphia updates: Human remains found in wreckage | Truck driver identified

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Sources tell 6abc Action News that human remains have been found in the wreckage after a tanker truck fire led to the partial collapse of I-95 in Philadelphia over the weekend.

The driver's remains were removed from the cab of the tractor-trailer on Monday morning, sources said. So far, the remains have not been identified.

The Action Cam was at the Pennsylvania Task Force One headquarters in the 6600 block of New State Road in the Tacony section of the city on Monday afternoon as the wreckage of the truck was hauled away.

Meanwhile, family members and separate sources confirm the name of the tanker truck driver as Nathaniel Moody. At this time, authorities say Moody remains unaccounted for. Action News is told Moody worked for a trucking company from Pennsauken, New Jersey. Sources say he has been doing the job for quite some time and was an experienced driver.

[Renew Deal]

1. Does this put an end to some of the ridiculous conspiracies?

[IronLionZion]

3. No, they'll just come up with even more ridiculous conspiracies

Hunter's laptop was on that bridge containing Hillary's emails

[Warpy]

4. Glad I didn't read them

This is just really sad, poor guy might have had some sort of medical catastrophe. I just hope he was gone by the time the fire started,. I've seen the aftermath of a tank truck fire and it's a terrible, grotesque way to go.

My sympathy to his family.

[Snooper9]

7. Possible since he wasn't an old white dude

but probably not because too many people have BRAIN WORMS! LOL

[Backseat Driver]

2. Sad, sounds like it was a medical emergency.

I have a friend in Philly who has said the I-95 collapse represents a real hassle of alternative roadways for her drive back and forth to work.

[3Hotdogs]

5. The exit where the accident took place, has a warning of truck tipping over. There are many

exit ramps that were poorly engineered. This looks like it was one.

[yardwork]

6. I saw that diagram and the curve looked sharp.

Driving around Philly is challenging. Lots of older highways in a small space.