World News | Mayor Says 1 Person on the Ground Killed, 19 Injured in Medical Plane Crash in Philadelphia

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Philadelphia's mayor says one person on the ground was killed and 19 were injured when an air ambulance crashed to the ground in a city neighbourhood on Friday night.

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Philadelphia, Feb 1 (AP) Philadelphia's mayor says one person on the ground was killed and 19 were injured when an air ambulance crashed to the ground in a city neighbourhood on Friday night.

Mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed the casualties at a press conference Saturday. Six people on board a medical transport jet that crashed in Philadelphia were also killed. That is according to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

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The dead included a child who was receiving treatment at a Philadelphia hospital and her mother. All on board were from Mexico. At least six people on the ground were injured. (AP)

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