Watch LIVE: Air crash in Philadelphia, 6 people on board; More houses on fire, massive emergency response response

A small medical jet who transported six people crashed into a northeastern Philadelphia district on Friday night, said officials causing an explosion and set more homes. It is unclear if someone on board survived. More people on earth were injured, said Police Philadelphia.

The plane, a Learjet 55, had just left Northeast Philadelphia Airport on its way to Springfield, Missouri, as it went down, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration.

The plane crashed into a quarter near Roosevelt Mall just moments after leaving the air strip approx. at. 18:07 The first emergency calls went out about five minutes later, at. 18.12 the crash occurred in the Roosevelt Boulevard area and Cottman Avenue, the Philadelphia police confirmed.

Recently confirmed Transport Secretary Sean Duffy Said there were six people aboard the plane. According to a statement from Jet Rescue Air ambulance, they included six crew members, a pediatric patient and the patient’s escort.

The pediatric patient was a girl from Mexico who had received treatment from Shriner’s Children’s Philadelphia, according to Mel Bower, a spokesman for the hospital. Her treatment was over and she was on her way home when the plane crashed.

“It is extremely difficult and extremely difficult, those involved directly in her care, were very aware that she was going home and there had actually been a broadcast for her today,” Bower said.

He said the hospital’s society at Shriners was affected very deeply by this and that their patients are their family. Bower said that the care provided by the hospital is not only in the clinical sphere but goes beyond a personal level.

When asked if she enjoyed the celebration of the end earlier Friday, Bower said, “I’m sure she did. Our staff-they are working so hard to bring joy and laughter and excitement into all parts of The clinical aspect.

Bower said the two doctors in the plane were not affiliated with Shriners, but rather Jet Rescue Air ambulance.

Shriners Hospital has provided unique medical treatment and hope to children for over 100 years, According to its site.

ONE Translated statement from the Mexican Foreign Ministry confirmed that the six people of Mexican nationality traveled on the plane crashing into northeastern Philadelphia.

In a previous statement, Jet Rescue Air ambulance said it could not “confirm any survivors” and added that no names on board would be released until family members are notified.

Police said more people on earth were injured. According to a Temple University Hospital spokesman, six people were taken to Temple’s Jeane’s Campus. Three were treated and released, and three remained hospitalized in reasonable condition, the hospital said.

FAA and National Transportation Safety Board examines the crash. NTSB will lead the investigation.

“So sad to see the plane go down in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,” President Trump said in a social media post. “More innocent souls lost. Our people are completely engaged. First respondents already get the credit for doing a good job. More to follow. God bless you all.”

Philadelphia City Council Member Mike Discoll described the aircraft accident as an “active emergency situation” with “reported mass speed.”

State representative Jared Solomon, who represents northeastern Philadelphia, said he saw hundreds of the first respondents who worked to help society in light of danger.

“In a time of in -depth tragedy, I was inspired to witness hundreds of our first respondents who sprint against the danger of securing the security of our neighborhood. Northeastern Philadelphia is united in prayer for the victims’ families and in gratitude for the brave firefighters and Police officers who keep us in safety.

Philadelphia Mayor says the number of unknowns killed

At a news conference on Friday night, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said she had “no reports on the number of fatalities.”

“So right now we are just asking for prayers for anyone and anyone who may have been affected,” Parker added.

Parker said more homes and vehicles were affected. Residents were warned to stay out of the area.

“We encourage you to keep you away from the scene. If you see garbage, call 911. Do not know anything. This is still an active scene that has been investigated,” Parker said.

Parker said that federal and state agencies were either on their way to Philadelphia or already on the ground.

More rowhomes on fire, aircraft parts hit cars

Several houses fired in the area Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard after the crash, fire officials said. The area of ​​the crash is a densely populated residential neighborhood packed with rows of Rowhomes.

Police sources told CBS News Philadelphia’s Chief Investigative Reporter Joe Holden that parts of the aircraft hit cars in the area. Some companies near Roosevelt Mall were also on fire, the sources say.

Ring camera -Video from a home in the area caught the moment the jet crashed.

Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management Shared a photo of the stage in northeastern Philadelphia. Officials said roads are closed in the area including parts of Roosevelt Boulevard. Residents and motorists are asked to avoid the area when more authorities respond.

Said Philadelphia Oem Drivers should expect the extended closure By Cottman Avenue between Roosevelt Boulevard and Bustleton Avenue and the outer southbound lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard as they continue to respond to stage.

Neighbors felt their homes shake

Neighbors in the area reported their homes shook as the plane went down.

“I saw flashing lights coming from the sky. And I just saw them going down,” said a 10-year-old boy on his way home from hockey practice. “It was really scary.”

Jimmy Weis was driving in the area as the plane went down.

“I was just driving and I saw a lot of police activity and then people texted me. I was close here and that there was a plane crash,” Weis said. “And my daughter who gps me, freaked, called me and made sure I was fine.”

A man who lives nearby said he was inside his house and talked to his brother as the plane crashed.

“I wouldn’t say it was like an earthquake, but it was as if someone who was knocking on the door really hard,” he said.

He said it was the moment when he and his brother ran out of their house to see what he described as chaotic as neighbors ran against the crash.

Red Cross Philadelphia and School District in Philadelphia Has opened a shelter for anyone who needs housing or support at Samuel Fels High School located on 5500 Langdon St.

“The mayor preaches about ‘One Philly’,” Pennsylvania said Josh Shapiro in another news briefing along with Parker later Friday. “She is talking about a unified approach to rule every day. What you see here is a unified response to a terrible aviation disaster. For as terrible as that aviation disaster was, tonight we also saw the best of Philly. We saw neighbor help Neighbor.

“We know that there will be losses in this region and we will offer our thoughts and our serious prayers to those who grieve at this moment,” Shapiro said.