By Ryan W. Briggs, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS)

PHILADELPHIA — The January fatal crash of a medical jet in northeast Philadelphia has cost taxpayers millions of dollars , the city said in a new court filing.

In a Wednesday response to an insurance provider’s complaint filed in relation to the crash, city attorneys said they are seeking claims for property damage and personnel costs totaling “no less than $2,555,897.58.”

City Solicitor Renee Garcia declined to give a detailed breakdown of these costs — or say if this sum was expected to rise.

“We will submit a complete and full breakdown of our costs and our supporting documents to the court in due time,” she said in a statement Wednesday afternoon. “That accounting will include costs inclusive of emergency services personnel and e

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