In California, a plane crashed into a building, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Two individuals lost their lives and another 18 were injured when a small aircraft crashed into a building in Fullerton, California. This was reported on Thursday, January 2, by Associated Press citing police sources.
The incident occurred in Fullerton, California on January 2 at approximately 2:15 PM local time. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that it was a single-engine Van's RV-10 aircraft. It crashed just minutes after taking off from a local airport, hitting the roof of an industrial building.
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As a result of the incident, two people have died and 18 were injured, with 10 of them hospitalized. The injuries range from minor to severe.
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