A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed into a Palm Beach County neighborhood on Sunday, sparking a massive fireball and prompting an emergency response from federal and local authorities.
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy addressed the disaster, describing the incident as a "horrific tragedy." The accident occurred approximately nine miles away from President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Federal aviation officials confirmed that the business jet was carrying a total of nine occupants at the time of the crash. Emergency responders and investigators rushed to the residential impact site to secure the area and assess the damage.
Authorities have not yet released definitive details regarding whether any individuals onboard survived the impact. Additionally, emergency management teams continue to investigate the crash site to determine if any residents or individuals on the ground sustained injuries.
