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1 day ago · PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A medical transport jet with a child patient, her mother and four others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff Friday evening, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes. Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, which operated the Learjet 55, said in a statement: “We cannot confirm any survivors.”

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1 day ago · Meanwhile, Gov. Josh Shapiro said he’s offering all “Commonwealth resources” as they respond to the crash, which happened at a busy intersection near Roosevelt Mall, an outdoor shopping center with dozens of stores and restaurants in the residential neighborhood of Rhawnhurst. The crash happened just 30 seconds after taking off, according to officials, with the plane crashing in a fiery ...

Meteorologist Laura Smith is up every morning before the sun comes up to deliver your CBS 17 forecast weekday mornings from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. She also brings you the latest forecast on CBS 17 news at noon. Laura is a two-time Emmy nominee from Charleston, South Carolina, and graduated from the University of […]