A small plane slammed into Beijing’s tallest tower this morning. Witnesses observed the jet strike the glass façade and listened to a loud bang. The crash created holes in the windows and sent debris onto the street. Onlookers reported a bright flash as the aircraft made contact.
City officials have yet to released casualty figures or the plane’s origin. Fire crews and police are at the scene, clearing wreckage and assessing the building’s stability. Rescue units are moving through the tower to search for individuals in need of help. Nearby residents have been evacuated as a precautionary step. The incident remains under investigation.