A plane has reportedly crashed in Boca Raton, Florida – with witnesses describing the moment buildings shook from the impact, and one saying ‘I’m certain lives were lost here today’

Palm trees on fire along a highway in Florida, where a plane has crashed (

Image: @CollinRugg/X)

A plane has crashed on the side of a highway in Boca Raton, Florida, sparking a massive fireball that shook nearby buildings – with three people feared dead.

At least three people are believed to have died in the crash, which happened near the glades overpass shortly after 10am local time, The Sun Sentinel reports. One witness across the road from the site of the collision said his building shook from the force of the impact, adding “unfortunately I’m certain lives were lost here today”. Footage from the scene shows palm trees lining the side of a highway on fire as sirens blare in the backround. Taking to X, the witness said: “Possible plane crash right outside my office today. Shook the whole building. Unfortunately I’m certain lives were lost here today. Thoughts and prayers to anyone who survived and the families of those who didn’t. If you’re in @CityBocaRaton stay away from military trail near the glades overpass.” In the video, a man is heard saying: “The whole building shakes”. Another is heard saying: “I think a plane crashed.”

Another witness, posting to Snapchat, wrote: “What the f***, I just watched a plane fly into the ground.” According to Flightradar, the aircraft in question is believed to be a Cessna 310R – an American four-to-six-seat, low-wing, twin-engine monoplane. The flight tracking site said: “We’re following reports of a crash of a small aircraft in Boca Raton. ADS-B data indicates the aircraft is Cessna 310R N8930N. The aircraft appears to have been trying to return to BCT shortly after takeoff.”

Boca Raton Police said: “N. Military Trail is closed between NW 19th St. and Butts Rd. due to small aircraft crash. I-95 overpass at Glades Rd. is also closed eastbound and westbound. Avoid the Area.”

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