Philadelphia sports stars and teams offered up thoughts and prayers after the city was rocked by a tragic plane crash on Friday night.
An aircraft carrying six people crashed in a residential area of Philadelphia – just days after the fatal collision in Washington DC.
The plane departed the Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday evening and was travelling to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri before it lost control shortly after takeoff.
Doorbell footage caught the jet hurtling towards the ground before it exploded in a large fireball.
Following the incident, Eagles star Lane Johnson wrote on X: ‘Praying for the families and first responders of the Philly plane crash.’
The NFL team later released their own statement on the tragedy. ‘The Eagles organization was heartbroken to learn of the tragic loss of life earlier this evening as a result of the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
The plane, a Learjet 55, had been travelling to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri after departing the Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday evening
‘We extend our condolences to the victims and the loved ones they leave behind. We are grateful to the first responders for their heroic actions at the teams.’
His words were echoed by the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA team released a statement which read: ‘Prior to tonight’s game, we learned of a plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
‘While we await more information, we send our thoughts and prayers to all those impacted.
‘We also extend our gratitude to the first responders on-site for their efforts this evening.
The 76ers also displayed a message on the big screen ahead of Friday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets.
‘In memory of those lost to the tragedy in Washington, DC. and Philadelphia,’ it read.
The Philadelphia Phillies, meanwhile, said they were ‘deeply saddened’ to learn about the ‘tragic plane crash’.
‘We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all who were impacted and express our sincere gratitude to the emergency responders for their quick action at the scene.’
