One Dead in Platt Bridge Crash in Philadelphia

A fatal crash occurred on the Platt Memorial Bridge in South Philadelphia just after 2 a.m. on October 21, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. A 2024 BMW X4 lost control and flipped into oncoming traffic, colliding with a 2014 Toyota Camry and a 2018 Nissan Murano. The driver of the Toyota, a man aged 40-50, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the BMW driver, aged 49, was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Nissan, a 31-year-old man, was reported in stable condition. The crash has led to the closure of the bridge for several hours, and authorities have advised drivers to use alternate routes to reach Philadelphia International Airport. Investigators are still examining the cause of the accident.