GREENACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — A jet plummeted onto a busy Greenacres roadway Sunday afternoon, triggering a fiery explosion that sent a boom echoing for miles and prompted a massive emergency response.
The crash happened around 12:50 p.m. near South Military Trail and Marilyn Drive, where flames erupted along the roadway and thick smoke billowed into the sky.
The aircraft was identified as a Learjet 60, a twin-engine business jet registered to LR60271 LLC, a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, according to aircraft registration information.
According to Flightradar’s flight tracker, the plane took off from Austin, Texas, and was reportedly en route to the Bahamas.
Video from the scene shows flames burning along a damaged stretch of roadway, with broken pavement and debris scattered nearby.
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There were also reports of power outages in the surrounding area following the explosion, though the extent of the outages has not been confirmed.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is investigating an aircraft-related incident and announced that all northbound and southbound lanes of Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North are closed until further notice.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue also warned drivers to avoid the area, describing the emergency response as an “extended incident.”
Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes as authorities continue investigating.
The crash occurred near several businesses, but officials have not yet confirmed whether anyone was injured or how many people were aboard the aircraft.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.