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From ABC News: Police in Southern California say one person is dead and 15 others are hurt after a small plane crashed into a building Thursday afternoon.
The injuries range from minor to severe, according to police. Nine people were taken to the hospital. The others were treated and released.
The Federal Aviation Administration identified the plane as a single-engine Van’s RV-10 and said it crashed around 2:15 p.m. local time.
According to the Associated Press, the building is a commercial warehouse which appeared to contain sewing machines and textile stock.
Full details are still pending, but it is presumed that the one fatality is likely the pilot of the plane.
The Fullerton Police Department announced, “Police and Fire personnel continue to investigate. Nine individuals have been transported and six individuals were treated and released on scene. There is one confirmed fatality. Updates to follow.”
Active Investigation Update:
Police and Fire personnel continue to investigate. Nine individuals have been transported and six individuals were treated and released on scene. There is one confirmed fatality. Updates to follow. https://t.co/ECg9IiqDVm
— Fullerton PD (@FPDPIO) January 2, 2025
A video is circulating on social media which reportedly shows the moment immediately following the crash. A massive fireball is seen erupting into the air.
🚨#UPDATE: New video shows a small aircraft crashing into a building this afternoon in Fullerton, CA. Law enforcement says there’s an unknown number of casualties evacuations are still underway pic.twitter.com/F4YlYYZJaH
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 2, 2025
Another video includes several clips of footage after the crash, as smoke is still seen pouring from a hole in the roof of the huge building.
🚨#BREAKING: Evacuations are underway with a massive response after a plane crashed into an office building or warehouse with reports of casualties
⁰📌#Fullerton l #CaliforniaA massive response is currently underway in Fullerton, California, where evacuations are in progress… pic.twitter.com/9j6N7W4mkh
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 2, 2025
Local media say this is a four-alarm fire.
BREAKING: A small plane has crashed into a commercial warehouse near Fullerton Airport, along Raymer Ave. There are reported casualties, firefighters battling a 4 alarm fire pic.twitter.com/8XGgfBaLTL
— Chris Cristi (@abc7chriscristi) January 2, 2025
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