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Plane Crash Reported in Northeast Philadelphia

Robert Moran, The Philadelphia Inquirer

PHILADELPHIA — A small plane reportedly crashed Friday evening in the area of Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.

First responders after a plane was reported to have crashed near Roosevelt Mall on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Philadelphia. (Elizabeth Robertson/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)
First responders after a plane was reported to have crashed near Roosevelt Mall on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Philadelphia. (Photo: Elizabeth Robertson/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Police reported that there was a possible plane crash shortly after 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Mall, located at Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue.

Police said there were multiple victims and the mall was being evacuated.

At least one house and multiple cars were reported to be on fire.

This is a developing story.

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