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Cargo ship strikes Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, closing it for hours

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Inspecting damage and overseeing repairs

A cargo ship struck the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge on Thursday afternoon, forcing the drawbridge to remain open and closed to traffic for more than six hours. The bridge connects Northeast Philadelphia to Palmyra, New Jersey, and carries tens of thousands of vehicles daily.

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