Airambulance carrying pediatric patient goes down in fiery explosion in the busy Philadelphia -Quarter

One Airambulance To carry six people, including a child, crashed into a fireball near a shopping center in PhiladelphiaAt PennsylvaniaFriday.

Harrowing recordings of the incident, from multiple angles, showed a huge, rolling explosion after twin motor Learjet 55 came down into a “high traffic” residential neighborhood in the northeastern part of the city.

Eyewitnesses said the sky was “enlightened” by the explosion, which was later declared a “major incident” by the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management.

According to GETThe plane went from northeastern Philadelphia Airport at. 18:30 local time, on the way to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri. It was reportedly airborne for only approx. 40 seconds and reached a height of only 1,600 feet.

Reportedly, it fell from the sky at about 11,000 feet per day. Minute.

Six people were on board when the crash took place, Faa said.

A pediatric patient was on board with an adult nurse and four crew, according to the company operating the aircraft, Jet Rescue Air ambulance.

“At this point, we can’t confirm any survivors,” the company said in a statement. “No names are released at this time until family members have been notified.”

“Our immediate concern is for the patient’s family, our staff, their families and other victims who may have been injured on the ground,” the company added.

At a short press conference on Friday night, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said “more homes and vehicles” were affected by the crash.

“A plane went down near Roosevelt Mall… This happened shortly after. 18 tonight, ”Parker told journalists.

“From right now we have no reports on the number of deaths, so … We are just asking for prayers … (and) We encourage you to keep you away from the stage,” Parker added.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said in a statement of X that he had spoken to parks and local law enforcement and offers all commonwealth resources when emergency preparedness takes place.

President Donald Trump said he was aware of the crash and posted on his social media platform truth social: “So sad to see the plane go down in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More innocent souls lost. “

He added: “Our people are completely engaged. The first respondents are already getting the credit for doing a good job. More to follow. God bless you all. “

A witness told the ABC6OF crash: “It was just terrible. I just drove down the street … and I just saw a plane basically hit the building and it exploded. The sky lit up and I pulled over and … it was just really bad here. “

“It turned on the whole sky,” he added.

FAA and NTSB will investigate the crash. NTSB will lead the probe and give all updates.

The incident comes as NTSB continues to investigate the deadly collision on Wednesday night between a passenger aircraft and a military helicopter in Washington, DC, killing 67 people.