New Delhi (Uttam Hindu News): The series of plane accidents in America is not stopping. Recently two separate incidents in Houston and Philadelphia have created a stir. On Sunday, a wing of a United Airlines plane heading to New York from Houston's George Bush International Airport caught fire while taking off. Sensing the danger, the pilot immediately stopped the plane on the runway. The 104 passengers and five crew members on board the plane were evacuated safely. According to the Houston Fire Department, there are no reports of any casualties in this incident. Many passengers have shared videos of this incident on social media, in which the fire on the wing of the plane is clearly visible.

Horrible plane crash in Philadelphia

Earlier, a small plane carrying two people crashed near a shopping mall in Philadelphia. At least six people lost their lives in this accident. The debris of the plane set several houses and cars on fire. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper, the accident took place around 6 pm. The local administration launched a massive rescue operation at the scene.

Continuous plane accidents

It is worth noting that last week also a plane crashed near a mall in Philadelphia, in which seven people died and 19 people were injured. These continuous plane accidents have created fear among people about air travel. Aviation safety agencies have started investigating these accidents.

Updated On 3 Feb 2025 11:42 AM IST
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