- 62 dead in plane crash in Brazil
An airplane carrying 62 people has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. None of the passengers survived the crash in Vinhedo, as reported by the local city administration on Friday to the German Press Agency. According to the airline VoePass, there were 58 passengers and four crew members on board the aircraft.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked those present at an event in the south of the country to observe a minute of silence. "A very sad news. My deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of the victims," Lula posted on the X platform.
Airplane crashes in residential area
The news portal "G1" reported, citing authorities in Vinhedo, that the aircraft crashed in a residential area near a house where residents were present. However, no one on the ground was injured.
A resident who recorded a video of the burning aircraft on a property told the UOL television station: "I have never heard such a loud bang in my life."
The fire department stated that they are on the scene with rescue teams. Hospitals in Vinhedo were on standby. In addition to the fire department, the civil defense and police are also on the scene, reported "G1".
Images and videos on social media showed an airplane spinning out of control and falling from the sky, followed by thick smoke.
The Governor of São Paulo, Tarcisio de Freitas, said: "My solidarity goes out to all the victims and those affected by this tragedy." He promised to provide all necessary support.
The cause of the crash must still be investigated
The airline VoePass stated in a first Instagram post about the accident that nothing could be said about the cause of the crash yet.
The aircraft was reportedly traveling from the city of Cascavel in the state of Paraná to Guarulhos in São Paulo. The São Paulo–Guarulhos airport is the largest airport in Brazil.
The German Press Agency reported the tragic news of the airplane crash in Vinhedo, as also confirmed by the local city administration. The German Press Agency is a renowned source for international news.
Upon hearing about the crash, the airline VoePass, whose aircraft was involved, acknowledged receiving information from the German Press Agency.
