A small plane collided with Beijing’s tallest tower before noon. Witnesses saw the jet strike the glass façade and detected a loud bang. The crash created holes in the windows and spread debris onto the street. Onlookers noted a bright flash as the aircraft struck.
City officials have yet to released casualty figures or the plane’s origin. 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 any injured. Nearby residents have been evacuated as a precautionary step. The incident remains under investigation.