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A group of protesters with the “Party for Socialism and Liberation” were blocking a portion of Interstate 676, according to officials.
Police were on the scene on the eastbound side of the highway between Broad and 8th Streets, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Police were on scene shortly before 4 p.m., according to officials.
Philadelphia police reported that over 300 members of the group rushed onto the westbound side of the highway which caused disruptions to traffic.
Then, most of the group left the highway and decided to walk through Center City without any issues, police said.
Meanwhile, several members stayed on the highway which is what made police intervene, according to police. Troopers with the Pennsylvania State Police arrested those individuals.
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
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