A tire apparently fell off the back of a truck on the Schuylkill Expressway, hit a Toyota Prius and bounced up onto a building's roof, resulting in a large hole.
A tire apparently fell off the back of a truck on the Schuylkill Expressway, hit a Toyota Prius and bounced up onto a building's roof, resulting in a large hole.
Witnesses say a tire that fell from the sky and crashed onto the roof of the Philadelphia Housing Authority training facility on Vare Avenue sounded like a "bomb."
It sent workers inside heading for the doors and trying to figure out the mystery of the flying tire.
"We went on the roof and seen that big tire. We though it was an airplane tire," said PHA Supervisor George Johnson.
"They said it was a real big wheel, I don't know," said another PHA worker. "They said it could have come from a plane."
Workers scrambled to the roof where they found a gaping hole and the tire they thought had dropped from a plane. Turns out, it was a truck tire that broke free from a passing tractor trailer and careened off the hood of a Honda Civic. It went airborne, traveling over 30-feet up before crash landing on the roof.
"Something came out of the air, we was wondering why," a PHA employee said.
"You heard the big boom and then just smelled a whole lot of gas so we had to get out of there," he added.
"How a tire from a moving truck lands on our roof I think I probably need a Phd. in physics to figure that out, quite unusual," said PHA Executive Director Kelvin Jeremiah.
The driver of the Honda was taken to the hospital along with a pregnant woman who was riding in the front passenger seat. The impact smashed the hood, the windshield and deployed the airbags.
Back at the PHA building, workers were buzzing about the bizarre incident while PGW workers and investigators from Licenses and Inspections checked out the damage.
"I think we are incredibly fortunate. I think we caught a break this morning," Director Jeremiah added.
"I feel fortunate because we get to go home early and still get paid. That's the fortunate part," a PHA worker said.
The driver of the car that got hit by the flying tire, Kiwon Lee, told Fox 29 over the phone that he is okay. His wife is still being checked out at the Hospital Of the University of Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:04:25 GMT
Veteran narcotics officer Jeff Walker was part of some of Philadelphia's most celebrated drug raids including a huge marijuana bust that netted $1.5 million dollars in pot. Now Walker finds himself on
Veteran narcotics officer Jeff Walker was part of some of Philadelphia's most celebrated drug raids including a huge marijuana bust that netted $1.5 million dollars in pot. Now Walker finds himself on
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:01:25 GMT
Police sources say the two incidents now under investigation took place at Houston Hall, a student center and lecture hall, on Spruce Street in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania campus.
Police sources say the two incidents now under investigation took place at Houston Hall, a student center and lecture hall, on Spruce Street in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania campus.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:26:23 GMT
When SEPTA trains roll into stations in Radnor Township, Main Line passengers aren't the only ones getting on and off. Police say criminals are now using the rails to pull off home burglaries.
When SEPTA trains roll into stations in Radnor Township, Main Line passengers aren't the only ones getting on and off. Police say criminals are now using the rails to pull off home burglaries here and make their getaway.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:13:23 GMT
These Crime Scene Investigators have processed thousands of gruesome crime scenes over their careers, but what they saw inside Doctor Kermit Gosnell's abortion clinic back in 2010 was a nightmare.
These Crime Scene Investigators have processed thousands of gruesome crime scenes over their careers, but what they saw inside Doctor Kermit Gosnell's abortion clinic back in 2010 was a nightmare.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:29 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:29:02 GMT
Our World War II veterans have seen some of the farthest reaches of the globe. One sight they haven't seen: The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
From the beaches of Normandy to the islands of Okinawa, our World War II veterans have seen some of the farthest reaches of the globe. One sight they haven't seen: The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:25 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:25:17 GMT
This most-recent season of "American Idol" is still rousing passions in some households. Police say this Pennsylvania couple got into a knife fight over who should win the finale.
This most-recent season of "American Idol" is still rousing passions in some households. Police say this Pennsylvania couple got into a knife fight over who should win the finale.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 09:54:05 GMT
Not the prettiest Friday, but we're ready for a great weekend. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. After an early high in the upper sixties, temperatures fall & winds pick up out of the chillier northwest. Right now the Memorial Day Weekend looks sunny and cool with highs in the low to mid 60s on Saturday, in the 70s Sunday & Monday. Cooler temps at the shore.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:27:11 GMT
The Boy Scouts of America throws open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
The Boy Scouts of America throws open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:10:26 GMT
"If I die please take me to Heaven not to Hell." After a near death experience 12-year-old Ibn Anderson showed us how he got down on one knee and prayed for his life. Bandages hide the bullet wounds from
"If I die please take me to Heaven not to Hell." After a near death experience 12-year-old Ibn Anderson showed us how he got down on one knee and prayed for his life. Bandages hide the bullet wounds from
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:25:16 GMT
The Philadelphia Parking Authority gets caught on tape breaking the rules, or so it appears. The PPA responds to a video that has gone viral in Philly.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority gets caught on tape breaking the rules, or so it appears. The PPA responds to a video that has gone viral in Philly.
The damage left by a tire that fell onto the hood and windshield of a car Monday.
The tire is seen outside of a building in South Philly Monday morning after it had already hit a car.
