Family resorts to prayers as 9-year-old sustains severe burn in the aftermath of Philadelphia plane crash

A 9-year-old boy has burns across 90% of his body after he was severely injured as a result of the Philadelphia plane crash.

The boy was riding in a car with his father along Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman, which got engulfed in flames after Learjet 55 owned by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on January 31 at 6:30 pm local time.

In an interview published on February 4, the boy's grandmother, Virgen Vera, told CBS News Philadelphia that her grandson Ramesses sustained burns on 90% of his body. Ramesses' father has died as a result of the crash, as per Viera.

Viera prayed for her grandson to pull through the incident while showing a smiling photo of him to the outlet, saying,

"He's a happy kid, really happy. I trust in God. Trust in God."

Vera noted that she checked her phone frequently after hearing news of the crash and added,

"A couple minutes later, I see the internet vide of somebody coming out from the fire. In an instant when I see him, I say, that's him. One hour later my daughter called and she is at the hospital with the kid. I say, 'What happened?' and she told me the baby is burning from the accident."

Vera shared a photo of Ramesses covered in bandages from head to toe and asked for prayers,

"I ask for prayers, He is strong and my faith in God is big."

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More about the perished in the Philadelphia plane crash

Learjet 55, a medical jet owned by the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on January 31. The jet ambulance was carrying six passengers including a pediatric patient who recently finished treatment at Shriners Children's Hospital.

The Mexico-based company identified the passengers and all 6 passengers were killed in the crash.

Mel Bower, a spokesperson for Shriners Children's Hospital, while reacting to the news, said,

"It's extremely hard and extremely difficult, those that were involved directly in her care were very aware that she was going to be travelling home and there had actually been a sendoff for her today

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker states on January 31, noting the number of deaths, saying,

"We can officially disclose 6 perished in the plane. At least one more perished in the incident."

Parker in an update on February 2 reported that the number of injured victims has increased to 22 individuals, with five hospitalized and three in critical condition.