A medical transport Learjet 55 crashed near the Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia around 6:30 p.m. shortly after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to authorities.
The first light this morning exposed the damage of an unimaginable tragedy in Philadelphia. Last night, a Learjet 55 crashed on Cottman Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. Crews worked overnight to extinguish the blaze and this morning, efforts continue to clear the debris. A big… pic.twitter.com/uRMScruSG9
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How Did the Medical Plane Crash?
Details surrounding how the crash occurred remain unclear. However, according to NBC Philadelphia, air traffic control lost contact with the Learjet shortly after clearing it for takeoff.
Several outlets also reported that the jet went down approximately 30 seconds after departing.
Were There Any Survivors?
The plane crash that was reported to be carrying 6 people killed all aboard and resuled in a number of injuries on the ground. The exact number of the injured is not yet available, officials said.
“Many people on the ground – in parking lots, on streets, in cars and homes in the area – were injured; the number of injured is yet to be released but the information shared at this time reports that a number of people were transported to Temple University Hospital, Jeans Campus in the Northeast,” the office of Mayor Cherelle Parker said Saturday.
