Plane crash in NE Philly; multiple houses on fire, causes explosion

 

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Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in Northeast Philadelphia after a small plane crashed in the area of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue, Philadephia police confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.

Two people were aboard the plane, according to police. There are other injuries reported on the ground, police added.

Multiple homes are on fire in the area of Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard following the crash, fire officials said.

It’s unclear at this time what led to the crash. The victims’ status was also not immediately available.

This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.

Information from this article was sources from CBS Philly

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