August 9th 2024.
Breaking news: Tragic plane crash in Brazil's Sao Paulo state claims the lives of 61 people. According to firefighters, the incident occurred in the city of Vinhedo around 2pm local time. The Brazilian airline, VoePass, initially reported that there were 58 passengers and four crew members on board, but they have since revised the number to 61.
Distressing footage captured the moment the plane went down, spiralling downwards with smoke billowing from its fuselage. News channels showed a massive area engulfed in flames, believed to be the crash site.
In a statement, VoePass expressed their deep sorrow and confirmed that all 61 individuals on flight 2283 lost their lives in the tragic accident. They are now focusing on providing support to the families of the victims and working closely with authorities to determine the cause of the crash.
The ill-fated plane had departed from Cascavel in the state of Parana. Teams from the fire department, military police, and civil defense were dispatched to the scene of the crash in Vinhedo. Meanwhile, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was attending an event in southern Brazil, asked the crowd to observe a minute of silence in honor of the victims.
As the investigation continues, the entrance to the residential area where the plane went down has been sealed off. Journalists eagerly awaited updates from the National Civil Aviation Agency, who revealed that the aircraft involved was an ATR-72-500 turboprop with a capacity for 68 passengers. The plane has a maximum altitude of 10,000 feet and can travel at a speed of 510 km/h.
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