A toddler and five other people were killed in a medevac plane crash in Philadelphia on Friday, according to the air ambulance company that flew it. There are no confirmed survivors.
According to Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, four crew members, a pediatric patient, and the patient’s escort were all on board when the plane crashed.
We are unable to confirm any survivors at this moment, the corporation said.
Late Friday, state and municipal officials stated that they were still unable to ascertain the number of individuals killed on the ground following the plane’s crash into a very populated part of the city.
At a press conference held at the crash site, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated, “We know there will be loss in this region.”
Shapiro addressed the crowd, saying, “We would like to express our condolences and our sincere prayers for those who are experiencing grief right now.”
In a tweet, President Donald Trump expressed his sadness over the plane’s crash in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More life lost innocuously. Our staff members are totally involved. First responders are already receiving praise for their outstanding efforts.
The incident follows the nation’s deadliest aviation catastrophe since 2009, in which a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines airplane collided over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
The Federal Aviation Administration says six persons were on board the Learjet 55 when it crashed on Friday at 6:30 p.m. (0030 GMT). Numerous people were injured on the ground, according to local media, and it occurred close to the Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia.
The jet made a steep drop before crashing and bursting in a huge blaze, as shown on local TV channels.
Several homes and vehicles were on fire, according to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, who spoke during a press conference at the scene. All hands on deck is the state of affairs at the moment, she said.
The cause of the crash was unknown, according to officials. It was raining, freezing, and there was little visibility when the plane went down.
According to an FAA statement, the air ambulance had departed Northeast Philadelphia Airport and was traveling approximately 1,100 miles (1,800 kilometers) southwest to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri.
Images of a sizable fire and multiple fire engines at the location of the collision were seen by the Philadelphia CBS affiliate. Television footage shows that the fires were largely put out two hours after the collision.
Requests for comment were not immediately answered by the Philadelphia fire and police departments.
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