Seven Killed in Philadelphia Medical Plane Crash, Investigation Underway

A medical transport plane crashed in Philadelphia, killing six people on board and one person in a car on the ground. Officials have confirmed that 19 others were injured, though the casualty numbers may change as assessments continue.

• The crash occurred Thursday night, impacting a four-to-six block radius, with debris scattered over a wide area.
• Five fires broke out as a result of the crash, but they have all been extinguished.
• Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, Governor Josh Shapiro, and other officials have vowed to determine what went wrong.
• Residents in affected areas are urged not to touch debris and instead call 911 if they find anything.

Authorities are conducting door-to-door searches and working to identify victims still hospitalized. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and officials say they are committed to uncovering the truth.

Mexico’s U.S. Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragán expressed condolences to the families of those lost, calling it a terrible tragedy.