A passenger plane capable of carrying dozens of individuals crashed on Friday in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, according to local media reports. However, it remains uncertain how many people were on board at the time of the accident.
The local firefighters’ corps confirmed that the plane went down in the city of Vinhedo, a municipality located within the São Paulo state. Despite confirming the crash, the firefighters did not provide additional details regarding the potential number of passengers or the cause of the crash.
Brazil’s prominent news network, TV GloboNews, aired footage showing a vast area engulfed in flames with thick smoke billowing from what appeared to be the fuselage of the crashed plane. Other footage captured by the network depicted the aircraft in a perilous descent, spiraling downward before making impact.
As of the time of reporting, Brazil’s airport authority, Infraero, had yet to officially confirm the incident, despite inquiries made by The Associated Press. Furthermore, no Brazilian airlines had immediately reported any of their aircraft as missing, leaving a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the identity of the plane and the fate of those possibly on board.
The incident has raised concerns and prompted inquiries as officials and rescue teams continue to work on gathering more information regarding the crash, the number of passengers, and the circumstances leading up to the tragic event.
Source: apnews.com
