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Reports in China say light aircraft hit Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

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Reports in China say light aircraft hit Beijing’s tallest skyscraper
71% centerFirst reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
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What happened

Reports from China said a light plane struck Beijing’s CITIC Tower, the city’s tallest skyscraper, on Friday. Authorities sealed off the area and have not commented publicly. Witnesses told Reuters they heard a loud impact and saw debris near the building.

  • 01A light aircraft reportedly hit Beijing’s 108-story CITIC Tower on Friday.
  • 02Authorities closed roads and blocked people from filming near the scene.
  • 03CITIC Tower is the headquarters of state-owned CITIC Group.
  • 04Chinese authorities have not issued an official statement.
  • 05Witnesses told Reuters they heard a loud impact and saw debris.

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Full coverage · 7 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Reports in China say light aircraft hit Beijing’s tallest skyscraper
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Light Aircraft Hits Beijing's CITIC Tower in Rare City-Center Incident
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Light Aircraft Strikes Beijing’s Tallest Skyscraper, No Injuries Reported
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Light Aircraft Hits Beijing’s Tallest Skyscraper, No Injuries Reported
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Light Aircraft Strikes Beijing Skyscraper, Forcing Evacuations
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Light Aircraft Strikes Beijing's Tallest Skyscraper
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Light Aircraft Strikes Beijing's Tallest Building, Debris Falls from 109th Floor Tower
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Light Aircraft Crashes Into Beijing’s Tallest Tower, No Casualties Reported Yet

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