Philadelphia mayor says 6 people died in jet crash, 1 killed in vehicle, at least 19 injured
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that the 6 killed on the plane were from Mexico, including a girl who had received treatment at a Philadelphia hospital and her mother.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed on Saturday that 6 people have died in the jet crash on Friday evening near a shopping mall while 1 person was killed in a vehicle and at least 19 were injured.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that the 6 killed on the plane were from Mexico, including a girl who had received treatment at a Philadelphia hospital and her mother.
The crash occurred near the Roosevelt Mall.
“I mourn the passing of six Mexicans in the aviation accident in Philadelphia, United States. Consular authorities are in constant contact with the families; I’ve asked the Foreign Affairs Secretary to support whatever is needed. My solidarity with their loved ones and friends,” Sheinbaum said in a statement translated from Spanish.