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| Aircraft hits New York building |
Aircraft hits New York building |
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| A small plane has crashed into a building in New York City's Upper East Side, causing a serious fire. | A small plane has crashed into a building in New York City's Upper East Side, causing a serious fire. |
| TV pictures show flames and smoke coming out of the high-rise building on Manhattan island. | TV pictures show flames and smoke coming out of the high-rise building on Manhattan island. |
| The FBI has told the BBC that there is no indication that the crash is terrorism-related. | The FBI has told the BBC that there is no indication that the crash is terrorism-related. |
A Fire Department spokeswoman said the aircraft struck the 20th floor of a building on East 72nd Street. | A spokeswoman for the New York Fire Department said the aircraft had struck the 20th floor of a building on East 72nd Street. |
| Witnesses told the Associated Press news agency the crash caused a loud noise, and burning and falling debris was seen. | Witnesses told the Associated Press news agency the crash caused a loud noise, and burning and falling debris was seen. |
| Are you near the scene of the crash? Send your comments and experiences in using the form below. | Are you near the scene of the crash? Send your comments and experiences in using the form below. |
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