The elevated southbound portion of I-95 will have to be demolished, as well as the northbound side, officials say.
The destruction of a section of I-95 is likely to raise the cost of consumer goods because truckers must now travel longer routes, U.S.Police say the driver died in the accident. The Philadelphia medical examiner identified him Tuesday night as Nathan Moody, 53.
State police officials said the trucking company had contacted them and has been cooperating, but declined to identify the company or say whether it was properly licensed for hauling gasoline. Authorities say the driver was headed northbound on his way to deliver fuel to a convenience store when the truck lost control on a curving off-ramp, landing on its side and rupturing the tank.
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