Several casualties were reported after a small plane crashed, caused an explosion and sparked multiple fires near a shopping mall and busy intersection in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening. Authorities said the crash happened around 6 p.m. near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard, across from the Roosevelt Mall. Video footage shows a large explosion as the plane crashed, followed by multiple fires. The FAA said a Learjet 55 crashed after leaving Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to NBC Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management (OEM) said several roads in the area would remain closed as emergency services responded. The crash comes just two after a deadly midair collision killed 64 people in Washington, D.C. (Credit: @st4ced_up via Storyful)

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