9-Month-Old Afghan Baby Dies After Evacuation Flight To Philadelphia

A 9-month-old baby girl on an evacuation flight from Afghanistan to Philadelphia died Wednesday night, city officials confirmed.

Afghan refugees arrive in Philadelphia.
Photo Credit: *Philadelphia International Airport*

Cecilia Levine

09/03/2021 8:52 a.m.

The baby suffered a medical emergency on the flight and was unresponsive when the plane landed just after 9:15 p.m., according to USCustom and Border Protection told ABC News.

The girl was pronounced dead at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Due to her age, the baby's death is being investigated by the Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit.

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