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Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A tractor-trailer crashed through a barrier and fell into the Delaware River from the Delaware Memorial Bridge, prompting a rescue operation and an investigation into the cause.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPVI-TV
Heavy rain in the region has caused flooding in parts of Bristol, Bucks County after the Delaware River spilled over its banks, leading to submerged vehicles and nearby buildings. The severe weather also resulted in two fatalities as trees fell on cars in Montgomery County and Delaware County.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The USS New Jersey, a historic battleship, is set to be moved from its dock in Camden to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for extensive maintenance work, including repainting the hull, fixing the anti-corrosion system, and inspecting through-hull openings. The ship, built in the 1940s in Philadelphia, is the most decorated battleship in Navy history and has been a floating museum since 2011. It is scheduled to undergo two months of repairs before returning to its role as a museum.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TribLIVE
Search teams in Pennsylvania are focusing on one underwater area as they continue to search for a 9-month-old boy who was swept away in a flash flood, after the body of his 2-year-old sister was found in the Delaware River. Despite extensive efforts by hundreds of personnel and various resources, the search for the missing infant continues. The family from South Carolina was visiting the area when their vehicle was hit by a sudden flood, resulting in the tragic loss of the mother and the sister.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WYFF4 Greenville
The body of a young girl, believed to be a 2-year-old who went missing during a flash flood in Pennsylvania, was found in the Delaware River near a wastewater treatment plant. The girl's mother and grandmother were also swept away by the flood and the mother did not survive. The search continues for the girl's 9-month-old brother. The incident has led to an outpouring of support in the community.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
The body of a young girl, believed to be a two-year-old who was swept away by a flash flood in Pennsylvania, was found in the Delaware River. The search continues for her nine-month-old brother. The children's mother was also killed in the flood, while their father and older brother managed to reach safety. The incident has resulted in an outpouring of support in the community.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The body of a 2-year-old girl, Matilda "Mattie" Sheils, who went missing with her younger brother during intense flooding in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was found in the Delaware River, more than 30 miles away from where she vanished. The children's mother was killed in the flash flooding, and her body was recovered earlier. The 9-month-old brother, Conrad Sheils, remains missing. Search efforts, including marine assets, K-9 teams, and divers, will continue to find Conrad. The victims were caught in the flash flood, emphasizing that they didn't travel into high waters.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
The body of 2-year-old Matilda Sheils, who went missing in a flash flood in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was recovered in the Delaware River. Matilda's mother died while trying to save her and her 9-month-old brother Conrad. Diving teams will continue the search for Conrad, while an official autopsy will be conducted to confirm Matilda's identity. Four other individuals also lost their lives in the flooding.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The body of a young girl, believed to be 2-year-old Matilda Sheils, was recovered from the Delaware River after being swept away by a flash flood in Pennsylvania. The search continues for her 9-month-old brother, Conrad. Their mother, Katie Seley, was also killed in the flood. The deaths and search efforts have garnered widespread support on social media.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 29 Philadelphia
The body of a young girl, believed to be 2-year-old Matilda 'Mattie' Sheils, has been recovered from the Delaware River in Philadelphia, following flash flooding in Bucks County. Mattie and her 9-month-old brother Conrad went missing during the flood last week. The flooding claimed the lives of five people, including the children's mother. Search efforts are ongoing for Conrad, and official identification of the recovered body is pending. Autopsy results are expected on Saturday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NJ.com
The body of 19-year-old Jose Madera Martinez, who went missing while swimming in the Delaware River, was found three days later in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The search was hindered by strong currents and low visibility caused by heavy rains. Martinez was found a mile downstream from where he was last seen struggling in the current. None of the four friends he was swimming with were wearing life jackets. The National Park Service urges all river users to wear properly fitted life jackets due to the river's hazards.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Eleven industrial plants have legally released toxic chemicals into the Delaware River over the last five years, according to reports filed to federal officials. Two facilities, the PBF Energy refinery in Paulsboro and the Monroe Energy refinery in Trainer, accounted for 4.4 million pounds of toxic chemicals emptied into the river since 2017. The river is a major thruway for ships carrying petroleum products and other chemicals that can spill into the Delaware. The records do not provide a full picture, as the reports rely on voluntary compliance when a company releases toxins.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPVI-TV
Philadelphia officials have declared the city's drinking water safe and unaffected by a chemical spill into the Delaware River upstream last week. The spill occurred due to a burst pipe at the Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township, and officials say it is non-toxic to humans. Sampling hasn't detected any substance from the spill, and "models tracking the flow and tide of the Delaware River show the potential threat is passing us," said Mayor Jim Kenney.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
While attention has been focused on Philadelphia's drinking water after a chemical spill, utilities and state officials have been monitoring treatment plants that serve Camden and other parts of South Jersey. No contaminants have been detected in Camden's water so far from Friday's spill upstream at a chemical plant in Bristol, Bucks County. Camden gets most of its water from wells, but it gets additional water purchased from New Jersey American Water. The company is testing for compounds released during the spill at the intake for its treatment plant, throughout the plant's treatment process, and at the entry to the distribution system.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Officials in Philadelphia have stated that the city's drinking water is safe to consume until at least tonight, following a spill in the Delaware River. The spill occurred on Sunday, and while the cause is still under investigation, officials have stated that the water treatment plant is operating normally and that there is no need for residents to boil their water.