BREAKING UPDATE: Family members identified a man who was found dead in the rubble a day after his truck crashed, caught fire and caused a portion of I-95 to collapse.
his vehicle crashed, caught fire and caused a portion of I-95 to collapse in Northeast Philadelphia.
The man, identified by family as Nathaniel Moody, was exiting I-95 onto Cottman Avenue on Sunday around 6 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle while navigating a turn at the end of the exit, according to investigators. The vehicle -- which was carrying about 8,500 gallons of gasoline -- then turned onto its side before it ruptured and eventually exploded, officials said.
Fire from the explosion caused an elevated section of I-95 to collapse. Responding firefighters were eventually able to get the flames under control.Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters.At about 2 p.m. Monday, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania State Police said remains had been pulled out of the rubble. Family members identified the victim as Moody.A representative of the Pennsylvania State Police said that officials are waiting for confirmation before providing any other details.
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