Platt Bridge reopens in both directions due to vehicle fire

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Vehicle fire closes Platt Bridge in both directions

A vehicle fire on the Platt Bridge in Southwest Philadelphia closed traffic in both directions Tuesday morning.

A car fire on the westbound side of the Platt Bridge in Southwest Philadelphia brought traffic to a standstill Tuesday morning.

Firefighters were called to the northbound side of the bridge that connects Delaware County to Philadelphia just before 7 a.m. 

A car was seen engulfed in flames in the middle of the road, bringing traffic on both sides of the bridge to a halt. 

It's unknown at this time how the fire started or if anyone was injured.