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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper

A small aircraft struck the CITIC Tower, the tallest building in Beijing, on a Friday afternoon. The crash resulted in the death of the pilot and injuries to 13 people. Emergency responders closed nearby roads and increased police presence in the central business district.

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New details confirm the pilot's death and 13 injuries following the crash.

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  1. Small Aircraft Crashes Into Beijing's CITIC Tower

    A small aircraft struck the CITIC Tower, the tallest building in Beijing, on a Friday afternoon. The crash resulted in the death of the pilot and injuries to 13 people. Emergency responders closed nearby roads and increased police presence in the central business district.

    What's confirmed:

    • A small aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, the tallest building in Beijing.
    • Videos of the incident show smoke and falling debris.
    • The CITIC Tower is a 108-story skyscraper.
    • Local roads were closed to traffic following the crash.
    • Police increased their presence around the tower.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The crash killed the pilot and injured 13 people.
    • Chinese authorities imposed an immediate information blackout.
    • The aircraft fell in front of the building after striking it.
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