A small plane slammed into Beijing’s tallest tower before noon. Witnesses observed the jet impact the glass façade and heard a loud bang. The crash ripped holes in the windows and spread debris onto the street. Onlookers reported a bright flash as the aircraft collided.
City officials have yet to released casualty figures or the plane’s source. Fire crews and police are at the scene, clearing wreckage and checking the building’s stability. Rescue units are moving through the tower to search for individuals in need of help. Nearby residents have been asked to leave as a precautionary step. The situation remains under investigation.