Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper before falling down in front of the building, according to eyewitnesses who spoke with Reuters and the Associated Press.

Videos taken by people near the Citic Tower appeared to show the plane striking a high floor before it spun downward and crashed to the ground in front of the tower's entrance.

Photos showed what appeared to be a hole or broken glass on one side of the building.

Authorities have yet to address the incident. Videos, images and search results about the crash are actively being scrubbed from the Chinese internet. 

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The 109-story tower, which opened in 2019, is the tallest building in Beijing and the 10th tallest building in the world, standing 1,732 feet tall. It is a mixed-use building with offices, luxury apartments and hotel rooms.

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