2 Pennsylvania state troopers, civilian killed on I-95 in South Philadelphia, all lanes closed

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — I-95 is closed in both directions in South Philadelphia after a crash killed two Pennsylvania state troopers and a civilian early Monday morning.

It happened around 12:40 a.m. on I-95 southbound near the Stadium Complex, just north of Broad Street.

Crash Investigation

Pennsylvania State Police confirm two troopers and a civilian were struck and killed at the scene.

State police patrol I-95 and Action News is told the troopers were making a traffic stop at the time.

Further information concerning the circumstances of the crash is unknown at this time.

Chopper 6 over the scene showed a patrol car severely damaged with its airbags deployed.

A second damaged vehicle could also be seen at the site.

Just before 6 a.m., a police procession with at least 25 cruisers and motorcycles escorting the troopers’ bodies made its way from the crash scene to the medical examiner’s office.

Philadelphia police were first to arrive at the scene. The Philadelphia Fire Department and state police were also called to the crash site.

Traffic Detour

All traffic on I-95 is being diverted off the ramps as all lanes remain shut down.

Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. Northbound drivers may want to take the Platt Bridge to 26th Street to the Schuylkill Expressway to the Vine Street Expressway eastbound and back to I-95. Southbound drivers can take the Vine Street Expressway to the Schuylkill Expressway eastbound to 26th Street to the Platt Bridge and back to I-95.

This is a breaking news story. Stay with 6abc.com and Action News as more information becomes available.