Nine killed in 'horrific' Florida jet crash
A business jet crashed in a residential area of Palm Beach County, Florida, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash, which occurred near the President's resort.
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This is a significant aviation tragedy involving a mass casualty event, prompting immediate federal investigation and public safety concerns.
Image source, CBS/WPEC Image caption, Emergency services at the scene of the crash in Florida
A business jet crashed in a neighbourhood in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, the US transport secretary has said.
The crash happened near Cresthaven some nine miles (14 km) from Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in the wealthy enclave of Palm Beach County, around 12:50 EST (17:50 GMT).
Images from the scene show a crater-sized hole in a residential road, with fire and pieces of concrete and debris from the Learjet 60 aircraft scattered.
The aircraft had departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) said in a statement.
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