Watch: Bicyclists take over Vine Street Expressway

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Scores of bicylcists took over some roadways in Philadelphia, including the Vine Street Expressway, causing chaos for motorists.

The scenes were captured and posted on social media.

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A video shows a pack of about 100 adults and teens, most without helmets, riding across all lanes of the eastbound Vine Street Expressway popping wheelies.

��Bikers take over 676. @NBCPhiladelphia @FOX29philly @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/3dt5YLvZvl

— Dave Silver (@DaveSilver__) April 23, 2017

Damn. Just saw at least 100 kids on bicycles taking over 8th Street near Market, ignoring traffic, doing wheelies. pic.twitter.com/UrUVuZA8Tu

— Stephanie Farr (@FarFarrAway) April 23, 2017

Police said they were aware of the incidents but reported no arrests.

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Published: April 24, 2017 — 9:10 AM EDT

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