UPDATE 2:48 p.m. — Initial information that we caution is extremely preliminary and subject to change identifies the plane as a Lear Jet that departed Austin, Texas this morning. All records have been stripped from view. Radar data indicates the plane plunged from just over 8,000 feet before the crash. We have reached out to the FAA and NTSB.
UPDATE 2:41 p.m. — Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office issued this statement: “An incident involving an aircraft is currently under investigation in the area of Military Trail, between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North. All northbound and southbound lanes of Military Trail are closed until further notice. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.”
UPDATE: 2:34 p.m. — Palm Beach County Fire Rescue finally confirms that this is a plane crash. The agency issued this statement moments ago: “Aircraft Incident. Military Trail between Cresthaven and 10th Avenue N closed to all traffic. Avoid the area. This will be an extended incident.”…