In a shocking turn of events, a small plane crashed into a bustling neighborhood in northeast Philadelphia on Friday, igniting a massive fire that engulfed homes and cars. 😨🔥
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that six people were aboard the Learjet 55, which was heading from Philadelphia to Springfield, Missouri. The plane had just taken off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport when tragedy struck.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with flames soaring and smoke billowing into the sky. Several people on the ground were injured, but details about their conditions remain scarce.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene, battling the blaze and assisting victims. 🚒👩🚒
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his concern: \"We are offering all resources as emergency services respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly. We'll continue to provide updates as more information is available.\"
The FAA confirmed that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation to uncover what caused this devastating accident.
This incident has left the community shaken, highlighting the unpredictability of such tragedies. Our thoughts are with all those affected. 💔🙏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
