A plane crash in São Paulo, Brazil, has killed all 61 people on board, including 57 passengers and four crew members. The twin-engine turboprop plane was on its way from Cascavel in Paraná to Guarulhos airport in São Paulo when it crashed in the town of Vinhedo. The crash site is near a residential area, but luckily, no one on the ground was hurt, although one home was damaged.
Footage shared on social media shows the plane spiraling down vertically before crashing. Local residents witnessed the tragic event, with one person saying he saw the plane spinning before it hit the ground. Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expressed his deep sadness and support for the families and friends of the victims. The São Paulo state governor declared three days of mourning to honor those who died.
The crash is the worst in Brazil since 2007. Brazil’s civil aviation agency confirmed that the plane was in good condition and that the crew was fully qualified. The flight recorders have been found, and the plane’s manufacturer, ATR, is cooperating with the investigation.
Two trainee doctors from a cancer hospital in Cascavel were among those who lost their lives. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, and a large fire was visible in the area.
This information has been reported by BBC, which continues to provide updates on the tragic event.
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