Nine killed in jet crash in Palm Beach, Florida
The Learjet 60 plane had departed from Austin, Texas and was headed for the Bahamas. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that all nine people on board were killed in the crash, which occurred near Cresthaven, a neighborhood in Palm Beach County.
A Learjet 60 crashed in a residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday, killing all nine people on board. The aircraft had departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was traveling toward the Bahamas. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the incident as a "horrific tragedy."
The crash occurred near Cresthaven, with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office stating the site was in the area of Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North. New Straits Times reported the location is less than 11km from Mar-a-Lago, while BBC News placed the crash approximately nine miles (14 km) from the resort. CBS News reported the crash happened just before 1 p.m.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is sending a team to the scene to assist the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) with an investigation. While the aircraft reportedly struck near a busy roadway and triggered a large fireball, it is not yet clear if anyone on the ground was injured or killed. Local authorities advised motorists to avoid the area.
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