Maritime authorities have launched an investigation alongside United States officials after a commercial vessel struck a key regional crossing, resulting in no pollution or physical casualties. The early morning collision temporarily prevented the span from closing, disrupting an artery that supports tens of thousands of daily commuters between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Following the incident, the bulk carrier was moved to moor safely at a Pennsylvania terminal, and the bridge has since reopened to vehicular traffic. Officials from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore are working directly with the ship's management company to determine the exact cause.
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No injuries to civilians or crew members were reported, and the incident caused no marine…: No injuries to civilians or crew members were reported, and the incident caused no marine pollution.
Vehicular traffic between Philadelphia and New Jersey has resumed after the bridge was su…: Vehicular traffic between Philadelphia and New Jersey has resumed after the bridge was successfully reopened.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is investigating the collision in coordinati…: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is investigating the collision in coordination with United States authorities.
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SINGAPORE – A Singapore-registered ship “came into contact” with a bridge in the US state of New Jersey on the morning of Nov 13, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said.
There were no reported injuries to civilians and crew members on board the bulk carrier Strategic Alliance, the authority added in statement the same day.
The incident happened at about 2.15am on Nov 13 (Singapore time), and involved the 1.1km-long Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, which sits over the Delaware River.
The bridge was unable to close due to the incident, causing disruption to traffic between Philadelphia and New Jersey, Philadelphia State Representative Ed Neilson said in a Facebook post at about 3.40am Singapore time on Nov 13.
According to the Associated Press, the steel bridge has three lanes for vehicular traffic – two into Philadelphia and one into New Jersey.
AP also reported that estimates from 2025 show that the bridge can carry as many as 72,600 vehicles a day.
In its statement, MPA said that it understands that the bridge has since been reopened to vehicular traffic.
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