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Tragic Air Ambulance Crash in Philadelphia Claims Six Lives

An air ambulance crash in Philadelphia involving a pediatric patient and her mother resulted in six fatalities and 19 injuries.

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  1. Air Ambulance Crash in Philadelphia: Death Toll and Injuries

    The tragedy of this air ambulance crash in Philadelphia underscores the increasing dangers in aviation, as evidenced by the recent sequence of catastrophic incidents involving aircraft.

    Air Ambulance Crash in Philadelphia: Death Toll and Injuries

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  2. What we know about the victims of the Philadelphia crash

    The tragic crash of a medevac plane near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, which claimed the lives of a child, mother, and four crew members, highlights the pressing need for enhanced safety measures in air ambulance operations.

    What we know about the victims of the Philadelphia crash

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  3. 'Awful' Crash of Air Ambulance Jet in Philadelphia Leaves 6 Dead, 6 Injured

    The tragic crash of the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance not only claimed six lives but also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with air travel, even for missions meant to save lives.

    'Awful' Crash of Air Ambulance Jet in Philadelphia Leaves 6 Dead, 6 Injured

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Updated: Feb 1st, 2025, 3:16 PM ET

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A Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, carrying a child, her mother, and four crew members, crashed in Philadelphia shortly after departing. All six on board died, with the plane also killing an individual on the ground. The crash site extended across a busy intersection near Roosevelt Mall, injuring 19 others. Mexican nationals were aboard, including a child returning from treatment. The cause is under investigation as officials confirm there will be changes to the casualty figures. This incident marks the second deadly aviation accident in a week, prompting federal investigations.


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