A Jet Rescue Air Ambulance bound for Springfield-Branson National Airport crashed shortly after taking off from the Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
The F-A-A confirms that 6 people were on board, but no word on the condition of the passengers or their names.
It was taking a girl back to her home in Mexico after being treated for a life-threatening condition.
The Lear Jet crashed around 6:30 pm.
It was on a medical assignment.
Philadelphia Police say there are injuries on the ground and multiple houses on fire.
We will keep you up to date on the situation.
