At least 7 people died and 19 others were injured after an ambulance plane crashed in a busy area of Philadelphia.
Authorities could not explain what caused the collision.
On Saturday morning, authorities confirmed seven deaths, six of whom were on board the plane and one who was injured when it hit the ground. In total, officials said 19 people were injured.
The collision occurred in a busy area and authorities are working to manage the damage, a Philadelphia city official said.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Friday, local time.
On board the plane was a patient, her mother and four crew members. The patient had come from Mexico to be treated for a life-threatening illness and was being transported home.
All 6 people were from Mexico. The plane's final destination was the city of Tijuana in Mexico.
The President of Mexico confirmed their deaths and expressed condolences to the families.
The explosion occurred less than 5 kilometers from the northeast Philadelphia airport, which serves mainly business jets.
The Learjet 55 aircraft disappeared from radar shortly after taking off from the airport at 18:06 and after reaching an altitude of 487 meters. (A2 Televizion)
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