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U.S. Transportation Secretary Tours Philadelphia Plane Crash Site; Number Of Injured Increases To 24
State and federal authorities are promising their full support as the neighborhood recovers from the devastation.

February 4, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The number of people injured has increased from 22 to 24 after a medical jet crashed into the ground in Northeast Philadelphia, officials said. The death toll remains at seven.
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The number of wounded went up because there was a firefighter who had a heart attack and a police officer who suffered smoke inhalation in the incident, city spokesperson Joe Grace said.
State and federal authorities are promising their full support as the neighborhood recovers from the devastation.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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