4 People, Including Infant Heading to Hospital, Survive Helicopter Crash: 'An Absolute Miracle'

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Four people — including an infant — survived a helicopter crash just outside Philadelphia on Tuesday in what’s being hailed an “absolute miracle.”

The pilot, co-pilot, nurse and a 2-month-old infant were able to escape the downed aircraft with minimal injuries.

Police said people outside the aircraft in the typically heavily trafficked area of Burmont Road and Bloomfield Avenue were also not hurt.

Neighbors and onlookers called 911 to report the aircraft in distress.

Officials said about 30 firefighters and seven medic units responded to the call, in addition to area law enforcement, the outlet reported.

Moments before they arrived, Good Samaritans rushed to the scene to help.

“We’re blessed,” he added. “We’re blessed as a community. We’re blessed as a fire service, police department and emergency management. We are totally blessed.”

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Shortly after the crash, the infant was taken to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and was in stable condition, per reports.

source: people.com