Business jet crashes into mobile home park in Florida

Business jet crashes into mobile home park in Florida A business jet crashed into a mobile home park near Palm Beach in the US state of Florida "Multiple" people have been killed after a business jet crashed into a mobile home park in the US state of Florida. The aircraft came down in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, shortly after 1pm EST (6pm GMT), according to initial reports. Authorities have said there are "multiple fatalities", although the exact number of people on board the plane is not yet known. It is also unclear whether anyone on the ground was killed or injured. Sources told local news outlet Boca News Now that the aircraft was a Learjet 60 normally based in Texas. Its tail number and flight-tracking data are now inaccessible. Videos from the scene show flames and thick black smoke billowing from the wreckage. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the crash and said: "An incident involving an aircraft is currently under investigation in the area of Military Trail, between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North. "All northbound and southbound lanes of Military Trail are closed until further notice. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes." This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.