A small plane crashed into the roof of a commercial building in Fullerton, Southern California on Thursday afternoon, injuring eleven individuals. The incident prompted a swift response from local authorities.
The Fullerton Police Department received reports of the crash at 2:09 p.m., according to spokesperson Kristy Wells. Emergency services, including police and fire personnel, immediately responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, first responders worked to extinguish the resulting fire and evacuate nearby businesses. The extent of the injuries and the identity of the victims, whether they were on the plane or on the ground, remain unconfirmed.
Visual reports from KABC show smoke billowing from the roof of the affected commercial structure. The incident took place in close proximity to Fullerton Municipal Airport, which includes a single runway and a heliport. The area also neighbors a Metrolink rail line, residential areas, and commercial warehouses.
Fullerton, a city of approximately 140,000 residents, is situated about 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
