We have breaking news coming into our newsroom—just within the last hour, a small plane has crashed in Northeast Philadelphia. This live footage is from the scene, where the crash occurred near a shopping mall. It’s believed that the plane may have struck multiple buildings and vehicles in the area. The debris field is massive, and while it’s being called a small plane crash, we want to emphasize that this is a major incident.
Here’s some video footage coming in right now showing the fireball as the plane hit what we believe to be several buildings. There are multiple reported casualties, and we’re actively working to gather more details. Watch as the dashboard camera captures the fireball, casting an intense orange glow. This is one of several videos coming in, all showing the severity of the crash.
In this next video, you can see someone on the ground filming with their phone, approaching the debris. The street is covered in wreckage from the explosion—early reports suggest the plane may have struck apartment buildings and possibly a mall. We’re still confirming these details.
As you can see, intense fires are still burning in the area. On the left side of your screen, you can see police and emergency vehicles setting up a triage area. We don’t yet know the full extent of injuries or fatalities, but it’s feared this could be a mass casualty event.
Again, this is unfolding in Philadelphia, and these images are coming from social media as people share what they’re witnessing. The gas station nearby is being used as a command post while first responders assess the scene and begin search and rescue efforts.
The scale of the debris alone is an indication of the enormity of this disaster. This has been a year marked by tragic events, and it’s clear this will be another significant incident in terms of its impact. We’re continuing to gather information and will keep you updated as we learn more.
