According to the report of CNN, at least 10 people were killed in a small plane crash into the southern Brazilian city of Gramado on Sunday. The aircraft collided with several highrises and caused widespread damage.
At least 17 people were hurt in the incident. Several of them inhaled smoke from a fire that was started by the collision. According to reports, two people with significant burns are in critical condition.
According to National Civil Defense, the incident happened soon after the plane took off from the nearby airfield. Before crashing into a residential house and later a furniture business, the plane initially struck a building’s chimney. CNN said that crash debris also struck an in.
The aftermath was seen on camera, with smoke and flames rising from the wreckage and debris all over the place. Additionally, the video showed a cloudy sky with fog engulfing the area.
Eduardo Leite, governor of Rio Grande do Sul said
“The fact is there were no survivors on board the plane has alarmed local officials. According to preliminary assessments, the plane’s occupants may not have survived,”
The cause of the crash is still being looked into by authorities. Gramado, a well-known resort town in southern Brazil as a tourist attractions, particularly during the Christmas season, has been devastated by the tragic tragedy.
