A tragic incident occurred on Thursday in Fullerton, California, when a small plane crashed into a building, resulting in two fatalities and injuring 18 others.
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The Fullerton Police Department received a call about the crash at approximately 2:09 p.m. According to the Associated Press, the aircraft struck a building that houses Michael Nicolas Designs, a furniture upholstery manufacturer. The impact triggered a large fire, leading to the evacuation of nearby businesses. Authorities confirmed two deaths at the scene, but it remains unclear whether the victims were on board the plane or inside the building.
Ten people were transported to local hospitals, and eight others received treatment on-site before being released. A flight tracking website reported that a small plane crashed approximately one minute after taking off from Fullerton Municipal Airport. The specific type of aircraft has not yet been identified, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.
This is not the first aviation incident near the airport; last November, another small plane crashed into a tree while attempting an emergency landing shortly after takeoff, leaving its two passengers with moderate injuries.
