Medical Plane Crashes Near Philadelphia Shopping Center

philadelphia, usa - A small medical plane with Mexican nationals on board crashes near a shopping center in Philadelphia.

Medical Plane Crash in Philadelphia

A small medical plane carrying six passengers, all Mexican nationals, crashed near a shopping center in Philadelphia. The patient was a child accompanied by her mother, according to CNN. The crash of the Learjet 55, which occurred shortly after takeoff on Friday around 7:35 PM, is reported to have caused casualties on the ground as well.

Reports from local media, citing police information, indicate that the plane crashed near Roosevelt Mall in the northeast of the city during rush hour. The resulting explosion led to multiple vehicles, businesses, and houses catching fire. The cause of the crash, which took place in cold and rainy weather with poor visibility, is still under investigation.

President Donald Trump expressed sadness over the incident on social media, referring to a recent helicopter and passenger plane collision in Washington, D.C. that claimed 67 lives. The authorities are working to determine the extent of the damage caused by the plane crash in Philadelphia.