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US Police: Miracle No One Injured Following Helicopter Crash Landing In Philadelphia

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Happened on Tuesday afternoon

US Police say it's a miracle no one was seriously hurt when a medical helicopter crash landed on Tuesday afternoon, in a built-up area of Philadelphia.

The aircraft is believed to have suffered mechanical issues during the flight.

A baby and three others were rescued from the aircraft, which ended up on its side outside a church.

It had managed to avoid power cables and buildings on the way down.

Fire chief Derrick Sawyer is feeling thankful:

 

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