A small plane has crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, governor says
Pennsylvania’s governor says a small plane has crashed in Northeast Philadelphia as crews respond to a fiery scene
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Your support makes all the difference.A small plane has crashed in Northeast Philadelphia as crews respond to a fiery scene late Friday, Pennsylvania’s governor said.
The crash site is less than 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, which primarily serves business jets and charter flights.
Philadelphia’s emergency management office said there was a “major incident” at the location of the crash site and that roads are closed in the area.