Philadelphia plane crash: Small aircraft crashes into homes

A small plane has crashed into several homes in northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, local police told BBC's US partner CBS News.

Two people were aboard the plane and there are reports of others injured on the ground, police said.

Fire officials in Philadelphia said multiple homes are on fire following the crash and explosion. Emergency crews have responded to the scene.

It is unclear what led to the crash, who was aboard the plane or if there are any survivors.

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