Philadelphia authorities reported that an air ambulance crash near the city on [date] resulted in seven fatalities and 19 injuries.
Among the victims were a young child patient, her mother, and four crew members.
The aircraft, which was transporting the child after treatment at Shriners Children’s Hospital, went down in a residential area.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash to determine its cause.
Authorities have not released the identities of the victims, pending family notifications.
The NTSB, in coordination with local agencies, is reviewing all possible factors that may have contributed to the incident.
Officials at Shriners Children’s Hospital, which had been treating the young patient, expressed their condolences and stressed their commitment to patient safety.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging the public to respect the privacy of the victims’ families and to await official updates.
