Beijing’s tallest skyscraper showed clear signs of damage Friday, with images and videos circulating on social media appearing to show aircraft debris near the massive high-rise.
The Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported that a small airplane struck the CITIC Tower — also called China Zun — located in Beijing’s Central Business District.
Photographs that surfaced online showed what looked like a hole or shattered glass on one side of the structure. While the images appeared consistent with the building’s location, their authenticity could not be independently verified, and they were swiftly removed from the internet.
The CITIC Tower rises 528 meters — roughly 1,732 feet — making it the tallest building in the Chinese capital.
A heavy law enforcement presence was visible outside the skyscraper, along with fire trucks and ambulances responding to the scene.
As of Friday, the exact cause of the incident remained unknown, and no official statement had been issued by authorities.
