Medical Air Ambulance Crashes Into Buildings Near Philly Mall… Massive Fireball Erupts, At Least 6 Reportedly Confirmed Dead

"A Jet Rescue Air Ambulance has crashed in Philadelphia, igniting multiple homes and vehicles, according to preliminary reports. At least six people on board the plane have been killed, and multiple casualties have been reported on the ground.

The plane crashed on Friday at approximately 6:30 p.m. near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard in northeast Philadelphia, an area that includes Roosevelt Mall and several homes, according to officials and local media.

At least six fatalities have been reported, according to journalist Steve Keeley, who is at the scene. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has preliminarily indicated that only two people were aboard the plane. Keeley reported that among the victims were two doctors, two pilots, a patient, and a family member of the patient. CBS Philadelphia has reported several casualties on the ground.

“A Learjet 55 crashed after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. There were two people on board,” the FAA stated. “The plane was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri.” The aircraft is reportedly a Jet Rescue Air Ambulance.

Footage captured a massive explosion followed by a fireball at the moment of impact. Videos taken immediately after the crash showed multiple homes and vehicles engulfed in flames, along with a widespread debris field." - BNO News |