Plane with 62 Aboard Crashes in Brazil’s Sao Paulo State
August 10, 2024 | 12:29 AM IST
A tragic incident unfolded in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state as an aircraft carrying 62 individuals crashed in a residential area of Vinhedo, leading to a fiery wreck. The airline, VoePass, confirmed the crash of the plane, which was en route to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport. Onboard were 58 passengers and 4 crew members; however, the extent of injuries or fatalities remains uncertain at this time.
Firefighters on the scene have not provided further details but are actively responding and dispatching teams to manage the situation. Dramatic footage aired by GloboNews showed intense flames and smoke emanating from what appeared to be the plane’s fuselage amidst residential buildings. Additional video depicted the plane spiraling downward before impact.
In a gesture of solidarity and mourning, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, speaking at an event in southern Brazil, requested attendees to observe a minute of silence in honor of those affected by the crash.
The cause of the accident is currently unknown, and investigations are likely to follow as authorities work to uncover details surrounding this tragic event.
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