accident in cheltenham township, route 309, near waverly road. and another one, in north wales, talk more about that coming up in the next ten minutes, jim, rahel, back to you. >> thank you shall meisha. it is happening today, the big solar eclipse. millions of americans will look to the sky for the astronomical phenomenon, cbs news correspondent don champion in st. joes i have missouri where people have been flocking for one of the best positions to watch the moon. >> and block the sun. >> millions will look toward the sky today for astronomical amazement the, first time since 1979, the moon will completely blot out the midday sun, along the path stretching from oregon, to south carolina >> there is a hustle and a bustle and casino every excitement anticipate payings. >> tiny farming town of mattress, oregon, will be one of the first places to view the total eclipse around 1:16 even time, in carbondale, illinois, in the dark the longest, for two minute, 402nd , thousands will pack this sold out football stadium >> the site is something that's go

and crews cleared the scene of the fire willow grove avenue in cheltenham township. picture, speeds starting to drop along the schuylkill expressway and i-95. on the vine we have westbound slowing with disabled vehicles off to the side by the benjamin franklin parkway. tam. >> thank you, matt. >>> we're starting with breaking news, firefighters have just gotten control of a fire burning at a vacant home in west philadelphia. we've learned that a person living next to the home was transported to the hospital because of smoke inhalation. the fire started on the 800 block of south 60th street. the fire marshal has been called to the scene to investigate it. we'll bring more to you as it comes in to us. >>> it will be a difficult drop off for parents taking their children to a day care in philadelphia. the owner was charged with sexually assaulting two children, a boy and girl. jeanette reyes is live outside police headquarters with brand new information on the suspect. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, tam, we know that hours ago, duncan round the owner of the da

these are the children, ages 10 to 13, they are hailed as heroes and will be honored at the cheltenham township commissioners meeting. when leah saw the smoke she ran home to tell her sisters and friends and thought it may be a barbecue and one called 911 and the other knocked on the door to make sure nobody was home. it turned out kayla was sleep first degree a second floor bedroom and heard the kids knocking on the door. and is praising them for their quick thinking and bravery. >> they are amazing, i would not be the first person to run over here and they said your house is on fire. and they called police before i got a chance. they saved me i thought someone was cooking out. >> my mom said help other people and respect other people and all of that stuff. it's an honor to be like getting this reward. >> reporter: some great kids there. the homeowner did take the kids out for a fun night at a local arcade and go cart track but tonight is the big night honored by a resolution by the cheltenham township commissioners. that begins at 7:30. channel 6 "action news." good news for thank you -- >> w

a fire location at cheltenham township willow grove avenue.rly road is a possible alternate around that. new construction in moorestown, creek road will close stay on hartford. down pole berlin, white horse pike, eastbound side, the right lane is blocked stay on clementon road. berlin road by patco station has construction all week, so gibbsboro road is the road there. >>> a second body was recovered in a school that collapsed during an explosion, crews pierced a gas line. a school receptionist was killed. police believe the body belongs to a janitor who has gone missing. summer programs were underway at the academy, but none of the students were hurt. >>> three police officers in massachusetts are in the hospital after falling i will from carbon monoxide fumes this is the latest in the series of incidents involving ford explorer suvs, austin police department pulled their suvs off the street after officers got sick from the fumes. the automaker believes the problems come from modifications that are being made by the police departments themsel

communities nationwide haven't forgot then that includes cheltenham township.ghbors gathered to night at wall park to rally and unite against all kinds of forms of discrimination and prejudice. event organizers say they want to celebrate diversity and unity while condemning racism, islam ma phobia and neo-nazissism. tonight more than 500 children have new backpacks at their homes and that is not all. look at those cuties. inside those free bags, school supplies. it is all thanks to the festival of life. the organization's mission is to bring live to communities around the world whether it's by giving away groceries, paying bills, giving away eagles tickets even more. a lot of big smiles at that faith based event. >>> trending right now, one tough pregnant after another this time expectant couple believes a higher power is absolutely helping their latest pregnancy along. got to look at this. when they saw an image of their baby they were blown away by that right there. the parents say they've never been particularly religious but the sonogram image to them clear

have one in lower gwynedd along 309 at tennis avenue and there was one in cheltenham township north ofhe wyncote academy along 611 at ashbourne road. sounds like that they've got that towed out of the way. camden county 42 at college drive northbound headlights zipping along towards 295. much better than yesterday morning. there's a crash northbound just past 295 but that's off to the side so not causing extra slowing on this wednesday morning, tam in thank you, matt. >>> this is breaking this morning. a man shot several times as he stood pumping gas in the overnight hours. the gunfire erupting at a gas station in chester delaware county. "action news" reporter jeanette reyes is live for us now at chester police with the latest on what we know. good morning, jeanette. >> reporter: good morning, tam. this man is now fighting for his life. it all started with him pumping gas and all of a sudden a barrage of bullets began. he was shot several times in the chest. this is video of the scene here. police arrived to find the driver's side door ajar and two gunshots in the front windshield wit

cheltenham. accident in franconia township county line road cleared. westbound they were working on the sign repair 159 westbound exit 8 mercer county. a major highway to be blocked. stick to 33. winslow township ac expressway route 73. we have construction cones blocking the right lane, could cause delays during the morning rush. at the moment, it's light volume. visibility reports .8 in atlantic city. 3 mills in lancaster. ten miles at philadelphia international. no big problems there. currently in the upper 50s in quakertown. 71 in center city. heading up to 88 matt. >> we'll be ready. >>> this suspected car thief died after falling from a loading crane over the port of los angeles. police spotted the man driving the stolen suv yesterday. the man climbed up the crane and took off his clothes and shoes, police waited for him and tried to convince him to turn himself in, the man ended up falling 160 feet to his death. >>> this morning parts of yosemite national park are shut down because of the wildfire. the south port fire has grown to 2200 acres. th