A plane crashed into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, witnesses said, as roads around the skyscraper were closed off.
The skyscraper, known as CITIC Tower or China Zun, comprises over 100 storeys and stands in Beijing’s central business district.
The incident occurred on Friday evening when the light aircraft struck the upper floors of the 109-storey CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing’s central business district at around 6 p.m. local time.
Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and ambulances, quickly arrived at the scene as the building was evacuated. Roads surrounding the tower in Beijing’s central business district were closed while officials assessed the damage.
Witnesses described hearing a loud bang before spotting debris raining down from the skyscraper. Images and videos circulating online showed broken windows on the building and aircraft wreckage scattered on the ground. Some reports also showed damage to vehicles parked nearby.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether there were any casualties or injuries. The condition of the pilot also remains unclear.
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🇨🇳 A plane crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper
Debris fell near the eastern entrance of the China Zun Tower.
The China Zun skyscraper is in the top 10 tallest buildings in the world. The height of the tower is 528 meters. pic.twitter.com/Tt8hmDkc3V
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