Injuries reported after driver strikes crowd celebrating Eagles win in Spring Garden neighborhood

The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at Broad and Spring Garden streets. Three people were reported to have injuries, though not life-threatening.

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  • 6abc digital staff
    • Updated Jan. 27, 2025 11:50 pm
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The scene of a crash at Broad and Spring Garden streets Jan. 26, 2025. (6abc/wpvi)

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Injuries have been reported after a driver plowed into a crowd of people in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia on Sunday night as they were celebrating the Eagles win.

The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at Broad and Spring Garden streets.

The striking vehicle was found in the 1500 block of Ridge Avenue.

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Chopper 6 was overhead as police investigated a silver Mercedes.

Police say a person inside the vehicle was taken into custody for questioning.

Philadelphia police said in a social media post that the crash does not appear to be intentional.

Three people have been reported to be injured so far. The injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.

Crowds took to the streets after the Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship to win a trip to the Super Bowl.

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