Philadelphia plane tragedy: Medical ambulance transporting pediatric patient crashes, explodes near homes

These are just people who want to help others,

Solomon said Sunday

Our city continues to mourn their loss and they are in our thoughts are prayers,

Parker said of the deceased victims

We have a lost aircraft, we’re not entirely sure what happened and are trying to figure it out for now.” ... We cannot confirm any survivors."

A controller can be heard saying ... Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, which operated the Learjet 55, said in a statement

Claudia Sheinbaummexican President

I regret the death of six Mexicans in the plane crash in Philadelphia, United States. The consular authorities are in permanent contact with the families; I have asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support them in whatever way is required. My solidarity with their loved ones and friends."

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum extended her sympathies, posting on Twitter

Dr. Raúl Meza was part of [the] crew in the air ambulance XA-UCI belonging to another company where [he] also provides his professional services."

The group posted on X

Our hearts are with the people of the United States.

He added

He was always aware that he had his risks, but the truth is that more accidents happen on the road,

Édgar Juárez said

Her journey was one of hope and of aspiration,

spokesperson Mel Bower told The Philadelphia Inquirer

Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the medical crew and pilots who were also lost in this tragic event - as well as all of the people who were affected on the ground - and we’re thankful to the first responders for their quick action

In a statement, the hospital said

We have a lot of unknowns about who was where on the streets of this neighborhood last night at the time of impact,

said the city's managing director Adam Thiel, warning

Cherelle Parkermayor

Our prayers are with the families, friends, neighbors and all of those impacted by the tragic crash,

said Mayor Cherelle L Parker

This is a tragedy in our city – people have lost their lives and many injured in this horrific crash and the damage is significant,

Parker added

Just briefed the President and Governor Shapiro from FAA headquarters, ... I offered the full support of the US Department of Transportation to the Governor and local officials.”

Duffy wrote on X

I regret the death of six Mexicans in the plane crash in Philadelphia,

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said in a social media statement Saturday morning

We understand people want to help and appreciate the support. Right now, the Red Cross has what it needs to support the community,

the organization said

Much more work needs to be done. Please stay home and safe,

Parker said

Southeastern Pennsylvania Red Cross disaster workers are there to assist anyone who’s been displaced by this tragedy,

a statement said

Thus far, our count is that there are 19 injured victims,

Parker said

The plane was loaded with jet fuel that's highly flammable. There is no indication that anybody survived, and by the debris field, I would be pleasantly surprised to learn otherwise,

said Air Ambulance spokesperson Shai Gold

Shriners Children’s is heartbroken to confirm that one of our pediatric patients and the child’s mother were aboard the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed in Philadelphia last night,

the hospital’s post read