Relay Update · Nov 2, 4:00 AM ET · 3:22

Nine killed as small jet crashes on Florida street

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According to BBC News, nine people were killed when a small jet crashed on a street in Palm Beach, Florida. According to BBC News, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called the crash a horrific tragedy. According to CBS News, the aircraft was a private jet traveling from Texas to the Bahamas and crashed in Palm Beach on Sunday. According to CBS News, a witness reported the crash sounded like a bomb going off. According to Al Jazeera, Governor Ron DeSantis said there appeared to be no casualties on the ground. According to Al Jazeera, the aircraft was identified as a Learjet. According to BBC News, the crash site was nine miles from President Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago resort. According to BBC News, investigators have not yet determined what caused the crash, and it remains unclear whether the bomb‑like sound indicated an explosion, a mechanical failure, or another factor. According to BBC News, it also remains unclear whether any passengers survived.

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Elena, what do we know about why the jet went down?

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Investigators have not determined what caused the jet to crash, and it’s unclear whether the bomb‑like sound a witness heard means an explosion, a mechanical failure, or something else.

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That helps. And were there any injuries on the ground?

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Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 2:11–2:17 · ▶ Listen from here

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said there appeared to be no casualties on the ground.

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I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico, and high wind warnings for parts of New Mexico, Texas and South Dakota. In the Northeast, highs from the 60s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with thunderstorms possible. In the Midwest, highs from the 60s to the 70s with rain around, and a few thunderstorms near Kansas City. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near San Francisco. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Miami at 83; the coolest, Seattle at 57. Tonight's coldest spot is Denver, falling to 41. If you’re flying, the FAA reports no major delays at the nation’s big airports.

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