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Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building
A small plane reportedly crashed into the CITIC Tower in Beijing, causing visible damage. Images and videos on social media show debris near the skyscraper. (sources: abcnews, ft, abc, nytimes)
Image: ft
Modern Action Briefing
The CITIC Tower in Beijing sustained damage after a small aircraft collided with it. Witnesses described the aircraft as being about the size of a car.
- The incident occurred in Beijing's central business district.
- Debris was seen falling from the CITIC Tower following the crash.
- Two bystanders reported the size of the aircraft.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about air safety in urban areas.