A passenger plane carrying onboard 62 people crashed in Brazil’s Vinhedo, local media outlets reported on Friday.
All 62 people, including 58 passengers and 4 crew members on board were killed in the accident.
Brazilian regional airline VOEPASS confirmed an accident involving Flight 2283-PS-VPB in the Vinhedo region of São Paulo state. The aircraft, en route from Cascavel to Guarulhos Airport, had 58 passengers and 4 crew members on board.
BREAKING: Voepass Flight 2283, a large passenger plane, crashes in Vinhedo, Brazil pic.twitter.com/wmpJLVYbB3— BNO News (@BNONews) August 9, 2024
Video shared on social media showed what appeared to be the plane plunging down into a cluster of trees, followed by a large plume of black smoke.
The airline said it has implemented measures to assist those affected, but details regarding the cause of the accident or the condition of those on board remain unconfirmed.
“VOEPASS has taken all measures to support those involved. There is still no confirmation of how the accident occurred or the current situation of the people on board,” the statement read.
The regional airline stated it is providing support through a dedicated helpline, available to offer information to passengers, family members, and employees. The story is developing and more information is awaited.
(With agency inputs)
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