Small plane carrying 6 people crashes in US

A small jet carrying six people crashed into a busy neighborhood in Philadelphia, officials confirmed on Saturday.

The incident marks the latest in a series of recent aviation disasters in the United States, following a midair collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter in Washington earlier this week.

Witnesses reported seeing an explosion after the crash, with footage circulating on social media showing a man sitting in his car when the blast occurred.

In the video, the man appears startled and shouts "Allahu Akbar" before moving his car to investigate the scene.

In response to the tragedy, former US President Donald Trump expressed his condolences on Truth Social, offering his sympathy for the victims.

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"Sad to hear about the tragic accident in Philadelphia," he wrote, "God bless you all," before praising first responders for their efforts.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, and emergency services continue to secure the site.

No further details have been released regarding the identities of the victims.