Nine people dead in Learjet crash in south Florida
Summary
A Learjet crashed in a residential area of Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board. Authorities have launched an investigation as nearby residents were evacuated and officials described the scene as a major tragedy.
Key Points
- A Learjet crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described the crash as a major tragedy near the site in Lake Worth Beach.
- The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the incident.
- Officials said about 600 people were evacuated from the area after the crash left a massive crater near a mobile home park.
