Philadelphia plane crash, 6 dead, explosions reported

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A medical transport plane carrying a child, her mother and four other people went down in a fiery crash near a mall in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday.

The Learjet 55 crashed near the Roosevelt Mall around 6:30 p.m. after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to authorities.

The jet was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri when it went down.

In a statement, Shriners Children's said the child on board had received care from the Philadelphia hospital and was being taken back to her home country of Mexico, along with her mother, when the crash happened.

"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," Shriners said in a statement.

The company that operated the flight, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, said in a statement there were four crew members on board.

"At this time, we cannot confirm any survivors," the company said in the statement. "No names are being released at this time until family members have been notified. Our immediate concern is for the patient's family, our personnel, their families and other victims that may have been hurt on the ground."