What was meant to be a safe journey to Mexico turned into a tragedy in northeast Philadelphia. On Friday, a jet plunged from the sky, erupting into an inferno that engulfed multiple buildings in Philadelphia. A Procedural Medical Transport flight was carrying crew members, a child patient, and the patient’s escort when it went down – soon after takeoff in the evening. Flames and thick smoke filled the sky as emergency crews rushed to the scene, rescuing injured civilians caught in the wreckage. The disturbing news has led to many big names responding; of them, one was Martina Navratilova’s.
The jet – en route to Missouri – crashed near Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia. The patient onboard had been receiving care at Shriners Children’s Hospital in the city and was accompanied by her mother when disaster struck. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the medical crew and pilots who were also lost in this tragic event – as well as all of the people who were affected on the ground-and we’re thankful to the first responders for their quick action,” Shriner’s Children’s Hospital Shriner said in a prompt statement.
Martina Navratilova, 18 times Grand Slam champion, took to X to draw her concern, her post read, ” Oh no!!!“, quoting a video which had scary visuals from the incident shared by Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor of Fox News.
Oh no!!! https://t.co/aOVrNPsRFs
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) February 1, 2025
Later, the operator of the medical transport, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, confirmed that four crew members were involved as well. “No names are being released at this time until family members have been notified,” the company stated. “Our immediate concern is for the patient’s family, our personnel, their families and other victims that may have been hurt on the ground.”
Besides Martina Navratilova, the tragic incident also caught the eye of Philadelphia 76ers and Eagles star Lane Johnson.
Lane Johnson Leads Tributes After Tragic Plane Crash
The disaster, which comes just two days after a midair collision sent a commercial jet and a military helicopter diving into the waters of the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., marks a difficult week for the state.. The unfortunate plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia, which left homes a-smoldering and injuries, saw an outpouring of love expressed by the city’s various sports teams led by Lane Johnson.
Philadelphia Eagles star Lane Johnson, a Super Bowl LII champion and six-time Pro Bowler, took to X to express his sympathy. “Praying for the families and first responders of the Philly plane crash,” he wrote.
The Philadelphia Phillies, the city’s beloved baseball team, also mourned the tragedy. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all who were impacted and express our sincere gratitude to the emergency responders for their quick action at the scene,” the team said in a statement.
The Philadelphia 76ers, three time NBA championships winner, also issued a statement before their game against the 2023 Championships winner, Denver Nuggets. “Prior to tonight’s game, we learned of a plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia. While we await more information, we send our thoughts and prayers to all those impacted. We also extend our gratitude to the first responders on-site for their efforts this evening.” The incident remains currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration.
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