Several people were injured when a car drove into a crowd in Philadelphia after the Eagles beat the Washington leaders at home Advance to the Super Bowl.
Police said the car drove into pedestrians, possibly by mistake, at an intersection along Broad Street, where crowds of fans typically gather to celebrate the Eagles’ big wins.
The number of people struck or hospitalized was not immediately available. Video from the scene shows Philadelphia Fire Department personnel working with injured people in the street.
Police said the driver was in custody. “Does not appear to be intentional at this time,” management said on X.
NBC Philadelphia Show the video From the crowds gathered along Broad Street to celebrate Norris Eagles championship victory.
Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management announced Sunday evening that streets on both sides of Broad Street, from roughly north of City Hall to the iconic South Street, would be closed to traffic for the celebration. The accident occurred north of the closure.
The Eagles beat the Leaders 55-23 and will face off Kansas City Chiefs At the Super Bowl in New Orleans on February 9.
