A medevac plane carrying six people, including a child, crashed in northeast Philadelphia on Friday, the air ambulance company operating the aircraft said
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance confirmed four crew members, a pediatric patient, and the patient’s escort were on board but said it could not confirm any survivors.
The Learjet 55 crashed around 6:30 p.m. (0030 GMT) near Roosevelt Mall, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Local media reported multiple injuries on the ground. Video footage showed the aircraft in a sharp dive before hitting the ground and exploding in a massive fireball. At least one house and several cars caught fire, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said authorities were in full response mode but could not yet provide details on casualties. The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management described the situation as a "major incident" but gave no further information.
The aircraft had departed from Northeast Philadelphia Airport and was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri. Weather conditions at the time were cold and rainy, with low visibility.
President Donald Trump called the crash "so sad" and praised first responders for their efforts. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro also offered state resources to assist emergency crews.
This crash follows a deadly collision earlier this week between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C., which killed 67 people—the worst U.S. air disaster since 2009. (Updated)
The United States has officially designated two major Haitian gang coalitions as foreign terrorist organizations, in a move aimed at curbing escalating violence and instability in the Caribbean nation.
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Transitioning to green agriculture requires a fundamental shift in budget priorities, sustainable practices, and consumer behavior, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) emphasized at the 4th Agribusiness Development Forum held in Baku
A massive undersea quake near Antarctica triggered tsunami alerts, prompting Chile to order evacuations along its southern coast.
On the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, held bilateral meetings with Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian-Ioan Burduja.
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Australians head to the polls in a closely watched national election, with cost-of-living and global instability shaping voter concerns.
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A vehicle crashed into a crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, killing 11 and injuring dozens.
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New Tesla registrations in Denmark collapsed 67 % in April to 180 vehicles, industry data showed Thursday, underscoring a sharp demand drop for the EV maker in one of its once-strong European markets.
At least six migrants have died attempting to reach Europe, as Libya remains a key — and dangerous — transit point for those fleeing poverty and conflict.
Australians head to the polls in a closely watched national election, with cost-of-living and global instability shaping voter concerns.
A humanitarian vessel en route to Gaza was struck by drones in international waters near Malta, as its operators accuse Israel of the attack.
Dozens were injured and buildings damaged after a Russian drone targeted multiple districts in Ukraine’s second-largest city.
A collision between a pickup truck and a tour van near Yellowstone has left seven people dead and several others hospitalized, as authorities investigate the cause.
At least six migrants have died attempting to reach Europe, as Libya remains a key — and dangerous — transit point for those fleeing poverty and conflict.
Australians head to the polls in a closely watched national election, with cost-of-living and global instability shaping voter concerns.
A humanitarian vessel en route to Gaza was struck by drones in international waters near Malta, as its operators accuse Israel of the attack.
Dozens were injured and buildings damaged after a Russian drone targeted multiple districts in Ukraine’s second-largest city.
A collision between a pickup truck and a tour van near Yellowstone has left seven people dead and several others hospitalized, as authorities investigate the cause.
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