In a rare incident that shook the heart of the Chinese capital, a light plane crashed into the facade of the CITIC Tower – one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world – causing a widespread state of alert within the central financial district in Beijing.
Eyewitnesses confirmed to international agencies, including Reuters, that they clearly heard the impact, describing it as louder than the sound of fireworks, before they saw the emergency situation escalate around the tower.
A newspaper reported South China Morning Post The accident occurred in the capital’s busiest financial and business district, while a CNN correspondent confirmed from the site that the tower had been completely evacuated and fire trucks, police, and ambulances were deployed in its vicinity.
According to preliminary information, the facade of the tower was damaged at the site of the collision, but no serious structural damage was recorded. Reports indicate that the plane is a model Sunward SA60L AuroraIt is a Chinese-made light aircraft owned by a company Shuangyue General Aviation Beijing.
The CITIC Tower, known as… China ZoneOne of the most prominent landmarks of modern Beijing, with a height of 528 metres And 108 floors since its opening in 2018. So far, no official reports have been issued about any injuries, while investigations continue to determine the causes of the accident.
