2 Killed, 18 Injured As Plane Crashes Into Commercial Building In California
South California, United States: At least two people have been killed and another 18 have been injured after a small plane crashed into a commercial building in South California on Thursday. The crash reportedly occurred near Fullerton Municipal Airport, 40 kilometres southeast of Los Angeles, and the reason for the crash is yet to be ascertained. The crashed plane is reported to be the four-seater, single-engine Van’s RV-10.
The injured have been transported to nearby hospitals, and the probe is going on regarding the circumstances. The investigators could not confirm if the victims were plane passengers or from the commercial building where it crashed, as per reports citing authorities.
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The crash occurred in a building possessed by Michael Nicholas Designs, a furniture upholstery manufacturer in California, and parts of the warehouse building, including sewing machines and textiles stock, have been damaged. Around 100 people were ultimately evacuated from the Michael Nicholas Designs furniture factory, reports BBC.
Detailing the scenario, Juanita Ramirez, an employee, told she heard a loud bang before seeing a large ball of fire flying towards her, adding that she felt it as a dream.
A small plane crash in Fullerton, #California , has resulted in at least 11 people being injured and 1 dead after the aircraft collided with a building. pic.twitter.com/7FUeX01FBL
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