Plane crashes into Manhattan high-rise

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The discussion centers around a plane crash into a high-rise building in Manhattan, focusing on initial reports, eyewitness reactions, and the response of emergency services. The scope includes news updates, emotional responses, and the implications of the incident.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention a lack of details regarding the type of aircraft involved, noting it could be either a helicopter or a fixed-wing plane.
  • Reports indicate there are confirmed deaths, with some participants suggesting it appears to be an accident at this time.
  • There are expressions of fear and concern for the safety of people in the vicinity of the crash.
  • Participants highlight the quick response of firefighters and their effectiveness in containing the flames.
  • Some posts link to various news sources for updates and additional information about the incident.

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Participants generally agree on the tragic nature of the incident and the effectiveness of emergency services, but there is uncertainty regarding the details of the crash and the exact circumstances surrounding it.

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Limitations include the evolving nature of the news reports, the initial lack of clarity about the aircraft type, and the ongoing investigation into the crash.

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I just found a news feed on YahooNews that says a plane crashed into a 50-story building in Manhattan, but there were few details, and I don't have cable and the networks haven't broken into daytime television. Apparently it was a small craft, and it has not been determined if it was a 'copter or fixed-wing.
 
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061011/ap_on_re_us/manhattan_plane_crash
 
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There is a live video feed from ABC on yahoo news.

javascript:void(window.open('http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/free?ch=77808&cl=93596','playerWindow','width=793,height=608,scrollbars=no'));
 
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Wow! I can't even imagine the fear the people would've felt walking down that road.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6042306.stm
http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=topNews&storyID=2006-10-11T191603Z_01_N11421400_RTRUKOC_0_US-CRASH-NEWYORK.xml&src=101106_1544_TOPSTORY_aircraft_hits_nyc
 
What a shame, and how very scary for the people of NYC. The fire-fighters did a fantastic job. Not only getting there quickly, but containing it so fast.
 

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