Boca Raton plane crash horror as multiple deaths feared and 'whole building shakes'

A plane has crashed on the side of a in Boca Raton, , sparking a massive fireball that shook nearby buildings - with three people feared dead.

One witness across the road from the site of the 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 on fire as sirens blare in the backround. At least three people are believed to have died in the , which happened near the glades overpass shortly after 10am local time, The Sun Sentinel reports. Taking to X, a 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."

Another witness, posting to Snapchat, wrote: "What the f***, I just watched a plane fly into the ground." 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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Boca Raton Police said: "N. Military Trail is closed between NW 19th St. and Butts Rd. due to small aircraft crash. I-95 overpass at Glades Rd. is also closed eastbound and westbound. Avoid the Area." According to flight tracking data, the plane had been circling above Boca Raton airport and appeared to be struggling to land before it crashed. The Cessna 310R was in the air for a little less than 20 minutes before it went down, according to Flightradar.

Harrowing videos shared online show apocalyptic scenes in the aftermath of the crash, with thick grey smoke billowing from the crash sit and small fires raging on next to the busy freeway. Boca Raton is one of Florida's more wealthy neighbourhoods with a reputation for luxury living. The area is home to a robust business sector, a large retirement community, and several major corporations with headquarters there.

Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer has said an investigation into the crash has been launched. "We are deeply saddened to confirm that a plane crash occurred earlier today within our community. At this time, details are still emerging, and we are working closely with emergency responders and authorities," Singer said in a statement.

"Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event. We ask for patience and respect for the families involved as investigations continue."

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