WorldPublished: 26 June 2026 at 22:37

Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, CITIC Tower, causing debris to fall and a fire. Authorities have not yet commented.

Eyewitnesses reported that a car-sized aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, on Friday. Social media footage captured from a nearby building showed what appeared to be a small plane on the ground, and firefighters were seen extinguishing a fire in the tower. The 108-storey skyscraper is located in Beijing's central business district and serves as the headquarters of the state-owned conglomerate CITIC Group, one of China's largest. Authorities have not immediately commented on the incident. Viewer discretion is advised as footage may be distressing.

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