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id: 1aa039b830
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-11 23:11 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 22:28 EST
status: reported
outlets: 6
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# Cargo ship strikes Tacony-Palmyra Bridge; two lanes reopen

A cargo ship struck the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge Thursday, the Coast Guard said. Two lanes reopened around 8:40 p.m.; no injuries were reported.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/philadelphia/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Tacony-Palmyra Bridge](/philadelphia/wiki/tacony-palmyra-bridge.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC10 Philadelphia](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/tacony-palmyra-bridge-stuck-open-cargo-ship-crash-new-jersey-pennsylvania-thursday/4496427/), 2026-11-11 23:11 EST: Tacony-Palmyra Bridge reopens hours after cargo ship crash
- [WHYY](https://whyy.org/articles/tacony-palmyra-bridge-closed-cargo-ship-strike/), 2026-11-12 19:14 EST: Tacony-Palmyra Bridge closed due to cargo ship strike, state representative says
- [CBS Philadelphia](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/tacony-palmyra-bridge-closed-struck-cargo-ship/), 2026-11-12 21:06 EST: Tacony-Palmyra Bridge reopens to traffic after being struck by cargo ship
- [The Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/tacony-palmyra-bridge-closed-struck-20261112.html), 2026-11-12 21:14 EST: Tacony-Palmyra Bridge has reopened to traffic after sustaining minor damage from passing ship
- [6abc Action News](https://6abc.com/post/tacony-palmyra-bridge-closed-due-possible-boat-strike-burlington-county-nj/20036547/), 2026-11-12 22:11 EST: Tacony-Palmyra Bridge closed due to cargo ship strike, state rep. says
- [FOX 29 Philadelphia](https://www.fox29.com/news/tacony-palmyra-bridge-boat-hit-philadelphia-new-jersey-nov-12-2026), 2026-11-12 22:28 EST: Cargo boat hits Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, causing major traffic delays

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