A private jet crash in Florida on Sunday left nine passengers dead, federal authorities have confirmed.
The tragedy unfolded at 12:50 p.m. near Cresthaven, a neighborhood in Palm Beach County.
A Learjet 60 flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas plunged from the sky for reasons that remain unclear.
Footage of the impact purportedly captured by a vehicle camera has been circulating on social media.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy released a statement confirming all nine souls onboard had perished.
“Please join me in praying for the families and loved ones of those we lost — [FAA] & [Department of Transportation] are closely monitoring this crash and will share updates as we learn more,” he advised