A young boy is being lauded for his bravery after protecting his younger sister during the recent medical jet crash in Philadelphia. Ten-year-old Andre Howard III, affectionately known as "Trey," was with his father and sister on a post-school doughnut run when the incident occurred on Friday. The crash site, located on Cottman Avenue in the city's northeast, was left with a substantial crater.

As debris rained down from the sky, Trey's father recounted how the young boy instinctively shielded his sister, a selfless act that likely saved her life. The father described the chaotic scene to local news outlets, recalling the initial sound resembling a car crash before witnessing a fiery explosion and the scattering of debris.

Andre Howard III, known as "Trey," is recovering after protecting his sister during the Philadelphia plane crash. (Family provided to FOX 29)

Trey was with his family when the plane crashed. (Family provided to FOX 29)

Trey's father credits his son with saving his sister's life. (Family provided to FOX 29)

In the midst of the chaos, Trey’s father heard glass shattering and turned to see a piece of the plane lodged in his son’s head. Trey’s heroic actions came at a cost, resulting in an emergency brain surgery. Fortunately, reports indicate he is currently in stable condition at a local children's hospital.

Paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla was among the victims of the crash. (Jet Rescue Air Ambulance)

Captain Alan Montoya Perales (left) and Co-Pilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez also perished in the crash. (Jet Rescue Air Ambulance)

Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo was another victim of the tragedy. (Jet Rescue Air Ambulance)

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker updated the public on Monday, stating that the crash resulted in 24 injuries, with four individuals remaining hospitalized – two in critical and two in stable condition. The crash claimed the lives of seven people in total, including six Mexican nationals aboard the jet and one person in a vehicle.

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited Philadelphia on Monday and announced that a preliminary report on the crash is expected within 30 days. The jet's black box is currently en route to Washington, D.C. for analysis.