small aircraft has crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, triggering a major emergency response in China's capital. Witnesses reported hearing a loud impact before debris and shattered glass fell from the upper floors of the building.
Emergency services, including firefighters, police officers and ambulances, quickly arrived at the scene as authorities evacuated occupants of the 108-storey building and sealed off surrounding roads. Videos circulating online appeared to show damage to the tower's exterior, though many posts were later removed from Chinese social media.
As of the latest reports, Chinese authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash or released official information on casualties. Investigations are expected to focus on how the light aircraft entered Beijing’s tightly controlled airspace.
