PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Over 50 arrests have been made after a big demonstration quickly shut down components of Interstate 676 westbound in Middle Metropolis on Saturday.Authorities say I-676 was shut down for roughly two hours between the New Jersey state line and the Broad Avenue exit.Based on police, simply earlier than 4 p.m. about 350 members of the Celebration of Socialism and Liberation rushed onto the freeway and began blocking visitors.Video from the scene reveals a crowd of individuals blocking the roadway with indicators.Roughly 320 of these members left I-676 peacefully to stroll by means of Middle Metropolis, police say.Investigators mentioned state police arrested the remaining members who have been blocking the freeway.Total, state police say they made 58 arrests on this incident. Troopers acknowledged the demonstration was over by about 8 p.m.The demonstrators who have been arrested will likely be processed on the state barracks in Belmont, state police say.Philadelphia police say they made a minimum of two arrests and issued citations.Anybody with data on this incident is requested to contact state and Philadelphia police.Go to the 6abc Visitors Map for the newest updates on Philadelphia visitors.Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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