A plane has reportedly crashed in Boca Raton, Florida, near the glades overpass, sparking a huge cloud of grey smoke to fill the area.
One witness across the road from the site of the collision said his building shook from the force of the impact, adding “unfortunately I’m certain lives were lost here today”. Footage from the scene shows palm trees lining the side of a highway on fire as sirens blare in the backround. Taking to X, the witness said: “Possible plane crash right outside my office today. Shook the whole building. Unfortunately I’m certain lives were lost here today. Thoughts and prayers to anyone who survived and the families of those who didn’t. If you’re in @CityBocaRaton stay away from military trail near the glades overpass.” In the video, a man is heard saying: “The whole building shakes”. Another is heard saying: “I think a plane crashed.”
According to Flightradar, the aircraft in question is believed to be a Cessna 310R – an American four-to-six-seat, low-wing, twin-engine monoplane. The flight tracking site said: “We’re following reports of a crash of a small aircraft in Boca Raton. ADS-B data indicates the aircraft is Cessna 310R N8930N. The aircraft appears to have been trying to return to BCT shortly after takeoff.”
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