Philadelphia plane crash injures children as family outing turns tragic

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A medevac jet crash in northeast Philadelphia on January 31 killed seven people, including a child patient and her mother. The crash injured over 24 others, including three children from the Howard family, who narrowly escaped while getting donuts. Ten-year-old Andre Howard shielded his sister from debris but suffered a head injury. He underwent emergency surgery and is now in stable condition. His father praised him as a hero for protecting his sister during the chaos. Nine-year-old Ramesses Dreuitt is in a coma after his father died in the crash. He suffered severe burns when their car caught fire. His family is focused on his recovery and has launched a fundraiser for medical expenses.


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