6 aboard plane that crashed in Philadelphia, causing massive fire
At least one house and multiple cars were on fire, the newspaper reported. The weather was cold and rainy and with low visibility at the time of the crash.
Smoke rises as first responders work the scene after a small plane crashed in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP) A medical transport jet carrying a pediatric patient and five others crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood on Friday, just 30 seconds after taking off, and erupted into a massive fireball, engulfing several homes.
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the crash happened shortly after 6 p.m. near Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia, as reported by Reuters.
Reports indicated that at least one house and several cars caught fire following the crash. The weather conditions at the time were cold, rainy, and had low visibility.
First responders work the scene after a small plane crashed in Philadelphia. (AP)
Local news station CBS Philadelphia showed images of a large fire and emergency vehicles at the scene but stated that the number of victims was not yet confirmed. While CBS reported that two people were aboard the plane, Fox Philadelphia said there were six.
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