Several casualties were reported after a small plane crashed, causing an explosion and sparking multiple fires near a shopping mall and busy intersection in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, January 31, according to local media, citing police. The crash happened near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard, across from the Roosevelt Mall, at around 6 pm, authorities said. This footage shows a large explosion as the plane crashed, followed by multiple fires. The FAA said a Learjet 55 crashed after leaving Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to NBC Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management (OEM) said several roads in the area would remain closed as emergency services responded. Governor Josh Shapiro said he and his team were communicating with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management and the Philadelphia Fire Department, and that his office was “offering all Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly.” 🎥 : @st4ced_up via Storyful
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