The tragic plane crash that occurred on Friday (31.01.2020) resulted in the death of 7 people, of whom 6 were passengers in and a car driver on the ground. The Medevac aircraft, carrying a girl, who had just received her treatment, her mother, two medical personnel and two pilots, was destined for Mexico. His crash occurred shortly after he took off from Philadelphia Airport, near a shopping mall, injuring still 19 people. The crash occurred near Roosevelt Mall, causing a huge explosion and fire, whose flames wrapped many buildings around the area. Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed that one person on the ground. At least 19 others were injured, with some being taken to local hospitals. Fire Commissioner in Philadelphia Jeffrey Thompson reported that after the crash five fires broke out, which have all been extinguished. Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker on Saturday (01.02.2020) confirmed the victims at a press conference. ADVERSE Plane crash in Philadelphia, 6 victims died, welcome to Trump America. The aircraft, a Learjet 55 operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, was assigned to a third charity to transport the child home to Tijuana, Mexico. Shriners’ representative, Mel Bauer, said the girl was moved back home, Mexico with a contracted ambulance after the accident occurred. “Because of concerns about patient confidentiality, we cannot say more about her patient and family right now,” she added. Jet Rescue Air Ambulance is based in Mexico but also operates in the US. The jet had to land in Tijuana after a stop in Missouri. Jet Rescue spokesman, Shai Gold, said the plane was operated by experienced crew and all company crews undergo strict training, AP reported. “When an incident like this happens, it’s shocking and amazing,” Gold told AP. “All aircraft are maintained, not a penny saved because we know that our mission is so critical,” he filled out. Philadelphia officials urge residents to report any debris they find and stay away from the crash site. In a post in X, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed deaths in the tragic accident, writing: “I mourn the death of six Mexicans in the plane crash in Philadelphia, United States. Consular authorities are in constant contact with families. I asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs to support what is needed. My solidarity with their loved ones and friends.” “It looked like a falling rocket” Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft drop at a sharp angle to the ground, where a huge explosion and flames were caused that wrapped the surrounding homes. Testimonials of people who became eyewitnesses of the shocking crash described the seconds of horror that lived watching the aircraft fall from the sky. “I heard a deafening noise and my house was shaken,” said 3 7-year-old Michael Schiavone, a resident of the Mayfair neighborhood, who was near the accident site. “It looked like an earthquake. When I looked at my security camera, it looked like a rocket was falling. For a moment, I thought we were under attack. ” In photos and videos there are burned debris, scattered across the streets and huge flames burning through nearby houses. Voices, screams and sounds of sirens were the only sounds heard in the area, reflecting the chaos and terror that prevailed. President Donald Trump expressed his condolences to the victims’ families, recognizing the efforts of the first assistants. The accident occurred a few days after another tragic plane crash near Washington. “Very sad to see the plane crash in Philadelphia”. The National Transportation Safety Board will conduct an investigation, while the NTSB, which investigates air accidents, said it is gathering information about the crash.
US: The aircraft fell 30 seconds after taking off in Philadelphia – Video from the crash
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