A small private jet crashed on a street in Florida near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, killing nine people, authorities reported. The cause of the crash has not been released.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the incident as a “horrific tragedy,” reflecting the shock and gravity of the event. Details about the victims, the flight’s origin or destination, and the exact time of the crash were not immediately available.
The crash site’s proximity to Mar-a-Lago, the Florida resort owned by the former president, brought heightened public attention. Local and federal agencies are expected to be involved in the response and subsequent investigation.
Investigators will work to determine the sequence of events that led to the accident, while emergency services and law enforcement continue recovery and scene management. Officials said further information would be released as it becomes available.