Plane crashes into houses in Philadelphia, multiple casualties reported – EVOL

Emergency crews are responding to a devastating plane crash and explosion in Northeast Philadelphia after a small jet went down near Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue, authorities confirmed Friday evening.

The aircraft, identified as a Learjet 55, had just taken off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri when it crashed into a residential neighborhood outside the Roosevelt Mall.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:07 p.m., with the first emergency call placed at 6:12 p.m.

According to police, two people were aboard the jet at the time of the accident. It remains unclear whether they were ejected from the plane or managed to escape. Additionally, multiple injuries have been reported among residents on the ground.

Fires and Damage Reported in Crash Aftermath

The impact of the crash ignited multiple fires, setting several rowhomes and businesses ablaze in the densely populated neighborhood.

Police says that debris from the aircraft struck multiple vehicles and structures near the Roosevelt Mall.

The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management has since closed roads in the surrounding area, urging residents and motorists to avoid the scene as emergency crews continue response efforts.

Neighbors in the area reported feeling

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