Brazil Plane Crash: Small plane crashes into shops in Brazil tourist town, all 10 passengers killed

At least 15 people were taken to the city’s hospital following smoke inhalation due to the fire triggered by the crash, according to the public security office of Rio Grande do Sul state.

By: Express Web Desk

Updated: December 22, 2024 10:48 PM IST

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Brazil Plane Crash: Firefighters work at the scene of damaged buildings, following a deadly small-plane crash, in the centre of Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. (Reuters)

In a tragic incident in southern Brazil, a small plane with 10 people aboard crashed into shops in the center of the tourist city of Gramado on Sunday.

Initial reports indicate there were no survivors in the crash.

“Unfortunately, initial reports indicate that the aircraft’s occupants did not survive,” Governor Eduardo Leite said in a post on social media platform X.

At least 15 people were taken to the city’s hospital following smoke inhalation due to the fire triggered by the crash, according to the public security office of Rio Grande do Sul state.

The plane reportedly first struck the chimney of a building, then hit the second floor of a house, before finally crashing into a furniture store, authorities said.

Nestled in a mountainous region, Gramado is the most popular tourist destination in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul. The incident comes just days before Christmas, a particularly busy time for both tourists and locals.

Earlier this year, the city was severely affected by floods that claimed dozens of lives and significantly impacted the state’s economy.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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