Eight deaths in hot air balloon accident in the south of Brazil

Eight deaths in hot air balloon accident in the south of Brazil

At least eight people died in an accident with a hot air balloon in the Santa Catarina Region in the southern Brazilian region, as the local governor reported.

accident in Praia Grande

"We are all shocked by the accident with the balloon in Praia Grande on Saturday morning. Our rescue team is already on site ... so far we have confirmed eight fatalities and two survivors," said local governor Jorginho Mello on the platform X.

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The governor stated that the rescue workers are looking for other people because the first information indicates that 22 people were on board.

spectacular recordings on social media

videos that were shared on social media show a hot air balloon that catches fire in the air. The balloon then empties and falls to the ground.

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