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Our hearts go out to all those affected by the tragic incident in Northeast Philadelphia tonight, ... A team of trained Red Cross disaster workers is on the scene to assist those who have been displaced, and we’re working with our partners to assess any other needs.”
the organization wrote on X
When an incident like this happens, it’s shocking and surprising,
Gold told The Associated Press
We cannot confirm any survivors.”
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, which operated the Learjet 55, said in a statement
The patient had received care from Shriners Children’s Philadelphia and was being transported back to her home country in Mexico on a contracted air ambulance when the crash happened,
said Mel Bower, a spokesman for Shriners Children’s hospitalWe want to offer our thoughts and our serious prayers for those that are grieving at this moment,
Shapiro saidWe have a lost aircraft. We’re not exactly sure what happened. So, we’re trying to figure it out,
replies another air traffic controller
She fought quite a lot to survive, and unfortunately this tragedy on the way home.”
Shai Gold, spokesman for Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, reportedly said of the girlThe Eagles organization was heartbroken to learn of the tragic loss of life earlier this evening as a result of the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia,
the team said
Our immediate concern is for the patient's family, our personnel, their families and other victims that may have been hurt on the ground,
the company said in a statementThe plane was loaded with jet fuel that's highly flammable,
Gold said
The plane was out of the crew’s control. It was not controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). May have been a mechanical malfunction of the stabilizer, elevator, trim or even a load shift rearward within the cabin,
Anderson saidWhat’s going on down there?"
one air traffic controller can be heard sayingWe are urging people to stay away from the scene, and for neighbors to stay in their homes if they can,
Parker said
An aircraft crashed tonight in the vicinity of the Roosevelt Mall on Cottman Avenue. It occurred shortly after 6 p.m. this evening. We have no reports on the number of fatalities. Our prayers are with the families, friends, neighbors and everyone affected by this tragedy. Several dwellings and vehicles were impacted as well."
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said in a statement on X, formerly TwitterI want to say thank you to our first responders and local, state and federal partners who are working vigorously to make public safety and health a first priority here in our City."
Parker saidWe will have further briefings as more information becomes available,
the mayor said
So sad to see the plane go down in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More innocent souls lost. Our people are totally engaged,
Trump wroteWe are offering all Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly,
Shapiro wroteJust briefed the President and @GovernorShapiro from FAA HQ. I offered the full support of the @USDOT to the Governor and local officials,
Duffy wroteThere were reportedly 6 people on board,
Duffy said