Car Passenger and Six Aboard Medical Plane Killed in Philadelphia Crash

A tragic crash in Philadelphia claims the lives of a car passenger and six individuals on board a medical plane, prompting an urgent investigation.

A medical plane crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood on Friday night, resulting in the deaths of one person in a car and all six individuals on board. Among those who perished were a mother and her daughter, as reported by the mayor’s office.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker mentioned that “many people on the ground” sustained injuries as homes and fires in the area were ablaze following the incident.

The medical transport plane was returning the girl, who had been receiving treatment in the US for a critical condition, to Tijuana, Mexico. Accompanying them were four crew members on board.

Flight logs indicate that the plane was airborne for just a minute before it crashed.

Mexican Ambassador Honors Victims; Report Published at 09:39

The United States Ambassador of Mexico, Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, has just responded to yesterday’s news about the medical plane crash in Philadelphia.

Monctezuma Barragán expressed, “it is with deep sadness that we again mourn a tragic plane crash.”

In a post on X, he states that the embassy conveys “a message of solidarity and affection” to the family and friends of those who perished in the crash.

Here is the most recent update on the medical plane crash, published at 09:01.

The press conference has just concluded.

Mayor Cherelle Parker, Governor Josh Shapiro, the city’s Managing Director Adam Thiel, and Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson all delivered speeches.

They expressed the following:

They confirmed that six people on board the plane died in last night’s crash.

A person who was in their car at the time lost their life as well.

Nineteen people were injured on the ground, though this number may change.

Parker mentioned that something “went terribly wrong,” and they are determined to uncover the cause.

Help is available for everyone affected. Parker advises individuals to call 911 if they need assistance beyond shelter.

Shapiro mentioned that the city has been “working tirelessly” to ensure everyone’s safety.

Thiel mentioned that the number of casualties might increase.

He advised that if anyone comes across debris, they should “avoid touching it and call 911 right away.”