Nine dead in private jet crash in Florida, USA
A private Learjet 60 crashed in Florida, USA, resulting in the deaths of nine people. The crash occurred near the community of Crishaaven, about 14 kilometers from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. The aircraft, which had departed from Texas and was en route to the Bahamas, experienced a rapid loss of altitude, as indicated by distress calls made by the pilot shortly before impact. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described the crash as having the impact of a missile strike, noting that around 600 residents were evacuated from the area. The US National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Infrastructure damage to the road is extensive, with repairs expected to take approximately 30 days.
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