Cargo ship crashes into Tacony-Palmyra Bridge causing it to get stuck open

New Jersey Cargo ship crashes into Tacony-Palmyra Bridge causing it to get stuck open A large cargo ship crashed into the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge on Nov. 12 leading to it becoming stuck open and now traffic can't cross between NJ and Pa. By Emily Rose Grassi and Siobhan McGirl • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 18 seconds ago Traffic between Pennsylvania and New Jersey is being disrupted after a large cargo ship crashed into the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge on Thursday, according to Pa. State Rep. Ed Neilson. The crash happened around 1 p.m. on Nov. 12 when the bridge was open and the ship was passing underneath. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE Following the crash the bridge sustained minor damage and cannot close. Anyone expecting to drive over the bridge are being urged to find alternate routes. Due to this, congestion and heavier traffic levels on the other bridges between New Jersey and Pennsylvania should be expected. Officials say there have been no reported injuries. Officials haven't said if the crash is weather-related but it happened as severe storms moved through the region. Local Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. First Alert Weather 6 hours ago Live updates: Tornado touches down in Del. as storms move through region Philadelphia Nov 10 Several events to bring road closures to Center City this week NBC10 saw crews evaluating the bridge structure. No word yet on when crews will complete the repairs or when it will reopen to cars. The ship is currently moored in Fairless Hills and crews will be on the ground there to evaluate it for any potential damage. The investigation is ongoing. View this post on Instagram This article tagged under: New Jersey Pennsylvania