A small plane slammed into Beijing’s tallest tower before noon. Witnesses noticed the jet strike the glass façade and detected a loud bang. The crash tore holes in the windows and spread debris onto the street. Onlookers reported a bright flash as the aircraft struck.
City officials have not yet released casualty reports or the plane’s origin. Fire crews and police are on-site, clearing wreckage and checking the building’s stability. Rescue units are moving through the tower to search for possible victims. Nearby residents have been asked to leave as a precautionary step. The incident remains under investigation.