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A Learjet 60 crashed into a Palm Beach County neighbourhood, killing all nine people aboard. The impact forced 600 residents to evacuate and prompted a federal investigation.
The damage to the road and surrounding infrastructure is expected to disrupt local movement for an extended period. (Credits: Reuters)
Nov 2, 2026 08:44 IST
A massive crater, scattered aircraft debris and damaged infrastructure have emerged as key features of the destruction left behind by the Learjet 60 crash in Florida.
The aircraft went down at around 11:20 pm IST on November 1, killing all nine people on board.
The force of the impact left aircraft wreckage, fragments of concrete and debris scattered across a residential road in Palm Beach County.
A large crater was also visible at the crash site, while parts of the neighbourhood were engulfed in flames following the explosion.
Images and videos from the site showed the extent of the destruction, with aircraft debris spread across the roadway and a massive fire burning near residential properties.
Thick black smoke was also seen rising from the area as emergency personnel rushed to the scene.
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