A small plane crashed into the CITIC Tower in central Beijing on Friday afternoon, sending debris raining down, according to reports. Casualties and cause are not yet confirmed.
A small plane crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower on Friday around 15:24 Jerusalem time (20:24 local time), scattering debris, according to initial unconfirmed reports. The tower is located in the city's central business district. There are no immediate details on the type of aircraft or the number of people aboard. Casualties were not immediately reported. Chinese authorities have not yet issued an official statement. The crash is being reported by independent media and social media channels, with footage circulating but not yet verified.
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