A small medical jet with six people collapsed on Friday evening in a neighborhood in Noordoost -Philadelphia, said civil servants, causing an explosion and put different houses on fire. It is unclear whether someone on board survived. Several people were injured on the ground, said Philadelphia's police.
The plane, a Learjet 55, had just left in the northeast of Philadelphia Airport on the way to Springfield, Missouri, when it went down, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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The plane crashed in a neighborhood near the Roosevelt shopping center, only a few moments after leaving the runway at about 6:07 pm The first emergency calls went out about five minutes later, at 6:12 pm the crash took place in The area of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue, confirmed the police of Philadelphia.
Newly confirmed transport secretary Sean Duffy said there were six people on board the plane. According to a statement from Jet Rescue Air ambulance, the six four crew members, a pediatric patient and the patient's escort, include.
The pediatric patient was a girl from Mexico, who, according to Mel Bower, had received treatment from Shriner's Children's Philadelphia, a spokesperson for the hospital. Her treatment was over and she was on her way home when the plane crashed.
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“It is extremely difficult and extremely difficult, those who were directly involved in her care were very aware that she would travel home and there had actually been an appointment for her today,” Bower said.
He said that the hospital community at Shriners was very deeply influenced by this and that their patients are their families. Bower said that the care that the hospital offers is not only in the clinical atmosphere, but only goes to a personal level.
When he was asked if she enjoyed the end of the treatment earlier on Friday, Bower said: “I am sure she would do that. Our employees are working so hard to bring joy and laughter and excitement in all parts of the clinical Ashes do not look at the hospital.
Bower said that the two doctors on the plane were not affiliated with Shriners, but rather the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance.
Shriners Hospital has been offering unique medical care and hope to children for more than 100 years, according to the website.
A translated statement from the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the six people from Mexican nationality traveled on the plane that crashed in northeastern Philadelphia.
In an earlier statement, Jet Rescue Air ambulance said it could not confirm survivors “, adding that no names of those would be released on board until family members were informed.
The police said that several people were injured on the floor. According to a spokesperson for the Temple University Hospital, six people were brought to Temple's jeans campus. Three were treated and released and three remained in a reasonable state in a reasonable state, the hospital said.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. The NTSB will lead the investigation.
“So sad to see the plane fall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,” said President Trump in a post on social media. “More innocent souls lost. Our people are completely engaged. First responds get all the honor of doing a great job. More to follow. God bless you all.”
The city councilor of Philadelphia, Mike Driscoll, described the aircraft crash as an “active emergency aid situation” with “reported mass -victims”.
State representative Jared Solomon, who represents in Noordoost -Philadelphia, said that he saw hundreds of first -responders work to help the community in the light of danger.
“In a time of in -depth tragedy I was inspired to witness hundreds of our first care providers who sprint to the risk of our neighborhood to the danger. Noordoost -Philadelphia is united in prayer for the families of the victims, and in gratitude For the brave firefighters and police officers who keep us safe. ”
Mayor of Philadelphia says that the number of unknown fatalities
In a press conference on Friday evening, the mayor of Philadelphia Cherelle Parker said that she “had no reports about the number of fatalities”.
“So now we just ask for prayers for anyone who may have been hit,” Parker added.
Parker said that different houses and vehicles were hit. Residents were warned to stay out of the area.
“We are encouraging you to stay away from the scene. If you see rubble, call 911. Don't touch anything. This is still an active scene that is being investigated,” said Parker.
Parker said that federal and government agencies were either on their way to Philadelphia or were already on the ground.
Multiple Rowhomes on Fire, Aircraft Parts touch cars
Several houses found fire in the Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard after the crash said fire brigade officers. The area of the crash is a densely populated residential area full of rows of Rowhomes.
Police sources told CBS News Philadelphia's most important research reporter Joe Holden that parts of the aircraft brought cars in the area. Some companies near the Roosevelt shopping center were also on fire, says Sources.
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Ring camera by a house in the area was captured when the Jet crashed.
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Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management shared a photo of the scene in the northeast of Philadelphia. Civil servants said that roads are closed in the area, including parts of Roosevelt Boulevard. Residents and motorists are asked to avoid the area, as different authorities respond.
Philadelphia Oem said that drivers have the extensive closure of Cottman Avenue between Roosevelt Boulevard and Bustleton Avenue and the outer southern lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard have to expect while they continue to respond on the scene.
Neighbors felt their houses shake
Neighbors in the area reported that their houses were shaking when the plane went down.
“I saw blinking lights coming out of the sky. And I just saw them go down,” said a 10-year-old boy on the way home of hockey training. “It was really scary.”
Jimmy Weis rode in the area when the plane went down.
“I just drove and I saw a lot of police activities and then people smit me. I was close by and there was a plane crash,” said Weis. “And my daughter who gssple, called me, called me and made sure that I was doing well.”
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A man who lives in the neighborhood said he was in his house to talk to his brother when the plane crashed.
“I don't want to say it was like an earthquake, but it was as if someone was right on the door,” he said.
He said that was the moment that he and his brother ran out of their house to see what he described as chaotic when neighbors ran to the crash.
Red Cross Philadelphia and the Philadelphia school district have opened a hiding place for anyone who needs housing or support at Samuel Fels High School at 5500 Langdon St.
“The mayor preaches” One Philly, “said Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in a second newsletter next to Parker later Friday. “She talks about a uniform approach to the rule of every day. What you see here is a uniform answer to a terrible airfall tramp. Because tonight that aerial tramp was tonight we also saw the best of Philly. We saw neighbor help. Buurman We saw Pennsylvanians looking for each other.
“We know that there will be a loss in this region and we want to offer our thoughts and our serious prayers for those who are currently mourning,” Shapiro said.
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