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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Uber driver killed, passengers escape after vehicle bursts into flames in Fishtown
The Brief An Uber driver is dead after a fiery crash in Fishtown on Saturday. Four passengers were able to escape. Police say they tried to save the driver. PHILADELPHIA - Devastating scenes in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood after a ride home ended in tragedy Saturday night. What we know An Uber driver was taking four passengers home from a concert when a crash happened on the 1300 block of Marlborough Street just after 9 p.m. The Uber vehicle erupted into flames, and was fully engulfed under an overpass when emergency crews arrived. The four passengers were able to escape without injury. Police say they tried to pull the driver from the vehicle, but the intensity of the flames made it impossible. "They had to abandon their efforts," said Inspector D.F. Pace. The driver, who police believe may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene. What we don't know The identity of the Uber driver has yet to be released. The Source Information from this article was provided by Philadelphia police.
CBS News
22-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Banh Mi Spot in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood shut down for health violations
A Philadelphia restaurant is temporarily shut down after inspectors found several health code violations this week. A report from the city's health department shows Banh Mi Spot in Fishtown had violations related to rodents, handwashing, food storage and general cleanliness when inspectors visited on Tuesday. These are some of the violations listed on the report: An employee eating in the food prep area Employees not properly washing their hands because soap was not available or the soap dispenser was broken Old food residue in the handwashing sink in the prep area Mouse droppings in the food prep area and utensils Mouse droppings found along floor perimeters throughout the facility Dead mouse on the floor in the basement storage area Food that was not properly labeled An employee with long hair not wearing a hat or hairnet in the kitchen Single-use gloves worn for multiple tasks A dusty wall vent above to-go container storage General cleanliness issues including food residue on the kitchen floor and rags lying on the counter In an Instagram post, Banh Mi Spot said it's closed until further notice but plans to reopen as soon as possible. "We are truly sorry for letting everyone down!" the message from the team says in part. "Despite it being a big blow to our business, we have worked tirelessly over the last 24 hours to ensure the safety of our customers," the post says. According to the report, the restaurant, which is located at 1425 Frankford Avenue, was ordered to stop operating for a minimum of 48 hours. The restaurant will have to pay a fee and pass another inspection to reopen. According to a menu online, the restaurant serves banh mi, spring rolls, vermicelli and other Vietnamese dishes and drinks. According to Instagram, Banh Mi Spot opened in August 2024.
