A small plane struck Beijing’s tallest tower before noon. Witnesses observed the jet ram into the glass façade and heard a loud bang. The crash created holes in the windows and spread debris onto the street. Onlookers described a bright flash as the aircraft made contact.
City officials have yet to released casualty numbers or the plane’s origin. Fire crews and police are on-site, 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 situation remains under investigation.