BREAKING: Plane Crashes Into Philadelphia Building Near Shopping Mall, Fatalities Expected
A plane has crashed into a building near Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, sparking a massive fire and prompting an urgent response from emergency crews.
The scene, captured in eyewitness photos and videos, shows thick black smoke billowing into the night sky as firefighters battle the intense blaze. First responder scanner activity sounds hectic as crews assemble an incident command and work the scene.
Officials have not released details on casualties or how many people were onboard the aircraft. It remains unclear whether anyone inside the affected buildings or on the ground was injured.
Police have closed off portions of Roosevelt Boulevard and surrounding streets to allow emergency personnel to work safely. Residents are advised to avoid the area and expect heavy traffic delays.
This is a developing story, and officials are expected to release more details in the coming hours. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available