A tragic plane crash occurred in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, involving a Learjet 55 that was on a medical assignment carrying six people. The crash resulted in a fireball and engulfed several homes in flames. The aircraft had departed from Northeast Philadelphia Airport en route to Missouri but crashed shortly after take-off. At this time, no survivors have been confirmed, and the names of those onboard have not been released. Emergency responders have been on the scene, providing care to those injured in the crash and subsequent fires. The National Transportation Safety Board will be leading the investigation into the cause of the crash. This incident comes just days after another air disaster in Washington, D.C. involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has asked for prayers and urged residents to avoid the crash site and not touch any debris. The community is reeling from the tragic event, and support services have been made available for those affected. President Donald Trump and Gov. Josh Shapiro have offered their support and resources to assist in the response efforts. Text provided by the Associated Press.
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