Small plane crashes in Philadelphia, sparks major fire, multiple casualties on ground

A small aircraft crashed in a densely populated neighbourhood of Philadelphia on Friday, triggering a massive fire and emergency response, local reports said. Eyewitnesses described seeing a fireball followed by multiple fires breaking out on the ground in the city's northeastern area. The crash happened near Cottman and Bustleton Avenues, just across from Roosevelt Mall, according to FOX29.

Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management called it a "major incident" and urged people to avoid the area. Several roads, including parts of Roosevelt Boulevard, were closed.

The aircraft had six people on board at the time of the crash, FOX29 reported, citing senior police sources. However, there was no official confirmation of casualties or survivors.