Debris from a small aircraft was seen near Beijing’s tallest building after a small aircraft crashed into it, raising concerns as authorities remain silent on the incident and censor pictures and videos.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A small aircraft reportedly crashed into the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing’s Central Business District, leaving visible damage to China’s tallest skyscraper. Images and videos circulating online showed smoldering debris near the building and a hole or broken glass on one side of the structure. The authorities have made no official statement, and appear to be attempting to censor pictures and videos of the incident. 📍 WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on Friday in Beijing, China, at the CITIC Tower, which stands at 528 meters (1,732 feet) tall, making it the city’s tallest building. 📺 DETAIL: The Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported the incident, but the images and videos were quickly removed from the Internet in China. A heavy police presence, along with fire engines and ambulances, was observed at the scene of the incident. No official statement has been released by Chinese authorities regarding the cause or details of the crash as of the time of publication. Reports indicate that the police have closed some roads leading towards the skyscraper, and have been ordering people not to take pictures or videos and to delete any they have already taken. 🎯 IMPACT: The crash raises questions about aviation safety and security in China’s capital, and highlights the lack of transparency from the Chinese authorities following such incidents. |
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