Small plane crashes near Roosevelt Mall, multiple injuries reported

A small plane crashed near Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening around 6 p.m., resulting in multiple homes and cars catching fire and causing several injuries. Two individuals were aboard the aircraft, and injuries on the ground have also been reported, though the status of the victims is currently unknown. The crash, which occurred at the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue, involved the plane hitting several buildings before coming down. The crash follows a recent deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C., which killed 67 people, marking a tragic period for aviation incidents in the U.S. Emergency crews and local police have responded to the scene, and the area around the mall has been evacuated. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and updates are expected as the story develops.