Austin Plane Crash: Echelon Building Hit In Northwestern Austin, Texas (VIDEO)

Austin Plane Crash: Office Building Hit In Northwestern Austin, Texas (VIDEO)

Huffington Post

Authorities are investigating an Austin plane crash that took place this morning at an office building in Northwest Austin, Texas.

Austin police say a small plane crashed into the seven-story building in the 9400 block of Research Boulevard, per the Austin Statesman.

CNN is reporting that the man set his house on fire, stole the plane and crashed it intentionally, citing a federal official.

The Dallas Morning News reports that the building is located on a major highway in the city.

CBS Radio News tweeted that the FBI has an office nearby the site in the same office park.

Austin police said at least two people were hospitalized and one person was unaccounted for.

Twitter updates around Austin are streaming in about the crash. The TweetPhoto image of the building seen here was posted by @News8Austin.

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