A small aircraft crashed into the 108-story CITIC Tower, Beijing's tallest skyscraper, on Wednesday, according to video evidence. The footage shows a significant hole in the building following the impact. Chinese authorities have imposed an information blackout concerning the incident.
The CITIC Tower is a prominent landmark in Beijing's central business district. The circumstances surrounding the crash, including the type of aircraft and the reason for its flight path, remain unclear due to the official silence.