A private jet crashed into a trailer park in Greenacres, Florida, on Nov. 1, sparking a fire that reached at least one home. Authorities have not released a final count of casualties. (Foto: Instagram)
A private jet crashed into a trailer park in Greenacres, in South Florida, on Sunday, Nov. 1, triggering a large explosion and a fire that reached at least one home. The crash happened shortly after 1 p.m. near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North in Palm Beach County.
U.S. media reports said authorities classified the incident as involving multiple victims. The aircraft was preliminarily identified as a Learjet 60. Initial information indicated it may have struck a tree and brought down power lines before crashing into the residential area. Social media images showed a large crater, burning wreckage and a tall column of fire.
Authorities had not confirmed how many people were aboard or whether any residents of the park were among the victims. The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department sent crews to the scene, but officials had not released a final count of deaths or injuries.
All lanes of Military Trail were closed between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North after the crash. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office advised drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. The affected park is in Greenacres, a community made up mainly of modular homes and mobile residences near Palm Springs.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Preliminary information identified the aircraft as a Learjet 60, a business jet valued at approximately $2 million. Weather conditions in the West Palm Beach area at the time included cloudy skies, rain and lightning. Winds were from the east at about 24 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching up to 40 kilometers per hour, according to meteorological data.
