At least six people reportedly died after a small plane crashed in Philadelphia. Several videos of the crash circulating on social media showed massive explosion erupting when the incident happened.
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance released a statement informing that there were four 4 crew members and two 2 passengers pediatric patient and escort on board.
No names are being released at this time until family members have been notified," the release stated. According to the report, the Federal Aviation Administration said two people were aboard the plane, which was a Learjet The plane, a small, business-type jet, was en route to Springfield, Missouri.
As per Flightradar24, " The plane possibly hit multiple buildings in the area. The crash happened less than 3 miles 4. The plane crashed in a busy intersection near Roosevelt Mall, an outdoor shopping center where first responders were blocking traffic and onlookers crowded onto a street corner in the residential neighborhood of Rhawnhurst. The plane appeared to be a medical transport jet. The plane that took off and quickly disappeared from radar was registered to a company operating as Med Jets.
A video shot on a dashcam and shared by BNO news showed a massive spark and smoke billowing out of the fire that was caused by the plane crash. Meanwhile, one cellphone video taken by a witness moments after the plane crashed showed a chaotic scene with debris scattered across the intersection. A wall of orange glowed just beyond the intersection as a plume of black smoke quickly rose into the sky, while some witnesses could be heard crying and sirens blared.
