Officials: 2 killed in crash on I-95 in Port Richmond

PHILADELPHIA - An early morning crash on I-95 north in Port Richmond left two people dead and part of the highway closed for several hours. 

According to officials, the crash was reported on I-95 northbound at Exit 25 for Allegheny Avenue and Castor Avenue around 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday. 

Shortly after, at 1:45 a.m., the crash scene was expanded to include Exit 23 at Girard and Lehigh Avenues. 

Law enforcement officials say three vehicles crashed after one vehicle unexpectedly came to a stop in the middle of the four-lane highway. 

Two drivers were ejected from their vehicles when one rear-ended the other and flipped multiple times. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The third driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries after sideswiping the second vehicle and crashing into a barrier.

Just before 6 a.m., the stretch of I-95 northbound reopened ahead of rush hour. 

Police have yet to release the identities of the deceased victims.