LIVE UPDATES: Plane crashes into houses in Philadelphia, multiple casualties reported
Authorities have launched an investigation after a small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, resulting in multiple casualties.
The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. near the intersection of Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard. According to initial reports, the aircraft may have struck several buildings and vehicles before going down.
WATCH: Footage shows moment at plane crashes into houses in Philadelphia, number of casualties unknown.pic.twitter.com/8scPn0DcE5
— Resist Times (@resistupdates) January 31, 2025
Emergency responders rushed to the scene as officials worked to assess the extent of the damage and injuries. Details on the number of victims and their conditions have not yet been released.
The plane was reportedly an air ambulance according to users on social media.
🚨AIR AMBULANCE CRASHES IN PHILADELPHIA🚨
I have obtained the registration number of the plane that just crashed in Philadelphia from a screenshot of the engine nacelle in the wreckage.
It’s a medical air ambulance, and it’s owned and operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance. It’s… https://t.co/usYVZQLlay pic.twitter.com/agXjALSNzV
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) February 1, 2025
WRECKED VEHICLES, FIERY DEBRIS LITTERED AT SCENE OF PHILADELPHIA PLANE CRASHpic.twitter.com/BSxamB4FgE
— NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) January 31, 2025
Authorities are expected to provide further updates as the investigation unfolds. Stay tuned for more information on this developing story.