The collapse of the I-95 bridge in Philadelphia should've taken months to repair. Here's how the city fixed it in 12 days.

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Emergency crew stand in the debris of the collapsed I-95 bridge in Philadelphia.
Workers inspect and clear debris from a section of the bridge that collapsed on Interstate 95 after an oil tanker explosion on June 12, 2023 in Philadelphia. Traffic was severely affected due to the closure of this primary north-to-south highway for East Coast travel.

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I'm an EPA worker who's responded to more than 100 toxic spills and chemical fires, and I'll never forget one that got my adrenaline going

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EPA on-scene coordinator Brian Kelly wears a yellow protective suit.
Brian Kelly, an EPA on-scene coordinator.

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