Small aircraft crashes in Philadelphia, causing explosion and fire

Local police told BBC US partner CBS News that a small aircraft had crashed in several houses in Northeast Philadelphia.

Police said two people were riding on the plane and there were reports of others being injured on the ground.

Fire officials in Philadelphia said that many houses were on fire after the accident and explosion. Emergency employees have responded to the scene.

It is not clear what happened due to the accident, who was in the plane or if there are anyone left.