The explosion sounded like a bomb!!

“How Many Died?”

A small airplane crashed in Philadelphia, USA, on January 31, 2025. The airplane was an air ambulance. An ambulance is a special vehicle used to take sick or injured people to the hospital. It had six people on board: a child patient, her mother, a doctor, a paramedic, a pilot, and a copilot. The plane took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport but crashed soon after.

If an ambulance stops working, does it call another ambulance to rescue it?

“A Traveling Doctor ”

The airplane was going to Mexico. It was traveling to Springfield, Missouri, first. The plane belonged to a Mexican company that helps sick people travel for medical care. The word belong here means to be owned by someone or something. There were four crew members on board.

I told my sister Emily that the last slice of cake was dad’s. It belongs to him. I did think she’s going to listen.

“Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire.”

The crash happened in a neighborhood. The crash caused injuries. An injury is physical harm or damage done to a living thing. People on the ground were hurt and taken to hospitals. The airplane hit houses and cars. A big fire started, and smoke covered the area. Firefighters came quickly to stop the fire. Many people saw and heard the crash. Some people thought it was a bomb because it was very loud.

In the N.B.A. there is a player who is famous for faking injuries.

“Bits And Pieces Everywhere”

The airplane made a hole in a house. Pieces of the plane and bags were on the street. Some people were hurt, and they went to the hospital. A person in a restaurant was hit by flying metal. Many people were scared and sad about the accident. To be scared means to be frightened or worried.

Playing in an old empty house, Jordan felt scared when he saw his shadow.

“Accident After Accident”

The reason for the crash is not known. Officials are investigating and the government is studying the accident. An official is a person with authority and responsibility. The crash happened only two days after another accident in Washington. People are waiting for more news about what happened.

The officials announced that the championship had to be delayed because the referees could not find their uniforms.

“Bonus: Today’s Idiom”

For my more advanced readers, do you think you would have taken flight if this were to happen in your neighborhood? Or would you have stayed around to help? Let’s discuss this in the comments, and remember to use at least one of the new vocabulary words from above.