A tragic incident occurred in the southern Brazilian city of Gramado when a small plane crashed into an urban center, resulting in the loss of all 10 individuals on board and injuring over a dozen people on the ground. The crash took place shortly after the aircraft's departure on a Sunday morning, as reported by the National Civil Defense. The plane first collided with a building's chimney, then a residence, and finally a furniture store. Debris from the crash also affected an inn in the vicinity.
The civil defense of Rio Grande do Sul, the region where Gramado is situated, confirmed that at least 17 individuals sustained injuries, with most being hospitalized due to smoke inhalation from the ensuing fire. Governor Eduardo Leite of Rio Grande do Sul sadly announced that all 10 occupants of the plane had lost their lives, revealing that they were all members of the same family. Two of the injured individuals were reported to be in serious condition due to burns.
Footage from the scene depicted a fire burning outside a building, with debris strewn across the ground amidst an overcast sky enveloped in fog. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances that led to this tragic event. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva extended his condolences to the victims' families and wished a swift recovery to the injured. He assured that the Air Force is conducting an investigation into the accident, with the federal government ready to assist local authorities in clarifying the situation.
Gramado, known as a charming mountain resort frequented by tourists, particularly during the festive Christmas season, was shaken by this unfortunate incident. This tragedy comes in the wake of another aviation disaster in Brazil, where a passenger plane carrying 62 individuals crashed outside São Paulo, resulting in the loss of all lives on board.
