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All Lanes Reopened On Philadelphia's Platt Bridge After Car Fire

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Platt Bridge was briefly closed in both directions on Friday because of a car fire. All lanes have since reopened.

The fire stopped traffic as people even got out of their cars while they waited for the lanes to reopen.

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Drivers were asked to avoid the area if possible.

A child was transported to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in stable condition.

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