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A tragic plane crash occurred in S�o Paulo, Brazil, involving a VoePass Linhas A�reas flight carrying 62 people, including 58 passengers and 4 crew members. The plane, an ATR-72 twin-engine turboprop, was en route from Cascavel in Paran� to Guarulhos, S�o Paulo's main airport, when it crashed in the city of Vinhedo.
The incident unfolded with horrifying speed. Video footage circulating on social media shows the plane spiraling downward before crashing into a residential area. The crash resulted in a large fire, with black smoke billowing from what appeared to be the plane's fuselage amidst the houses. The immediate aftermath of the crash has not been fully determined, with authorities still working to ascertain the number of casualties and the exact cause of the accident.
VoePass confirmed the crash but did not provide details about what might have led to the disaster. "There is still no confirmation of how the accident occurred or the current situation of the people on board," the airline said in a statement.
The airline's initial response focused on coordinating with local emergency services, who were quickly dispatched to the scene. Firefighters, military police, and civil defense teams are on-site, working to manage the situation and assist any possible survivors.
President Lula da Silva expresses condolences
The crash has sent shockwaves throughout Brazil. President Luiz In�cio Lula da Silva, while attending an event in southern Brazil, interrupted his speech to observe a minute of silence in honor of the victims.
He expressed his condolences, saying, "Very sad. All my solidarity to the families and friends of the victims." His words echoed the grief and uncertainty felt by many as they await further news about the incident.
The crash site, located in a residential area, has posed additional challenges for the emergency response teams. Local hospitals have been alerted and are on standby to receive any survivors. However, the scale of the fire and the extent of the damage have raised concerns about the survival of those on board.
As investigations begin, Brazil and the global aviation community will be watching closely to understand what led to this devastating accident.